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Cabinet approves list of strategic transport priorities for future funding
Friday 20 October 2023
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has approved a list of priority strategic transport projects that can be progressed when new funding is made available by UK or Welsh Government, either as part of the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) Metro Programme or other transport funding initiatives.
“Reckless” rogue trader sent to prison following SRS investigation
Thursday 19 October 2023
Following an investigation by Shared Regulatory Services (SRS), Bridgend based window and UPVC fitter Jordan Klein Jones has been sentenced to 32 months in prison after defrauding 22 customers out of thousands of pounds.
Kindness makes the cut at Ogmore Vale Primary School
Thursday 19 October 2023
It’s said that adversity can bring out the best in people and this was proven true by recent events at Ogmore Vale Primary School. Faced by current financial challenges, parents were offered some support through the kindness of two local hairdressers, Julie Grant and Lisa Morgan. The two ladies gave their time and skills for free, providing children with haircuts, ready for their return to school.
Cabinet updated on progress of Porthcawl Grand Pavilion redevelopment
Thursday 19 October 2023
Following an update on the progress of the Grand Pavilion redevelopment in Porthcawl, Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet have agreed to some changes to the procurement process to reduce the risk of any delays to the project.
Nantymoel community welcomes new childcare provision.
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Flying Start childcare expansion programme is benefitting another local community, as all two- to three-year-olds living in Nantymoel become eligible for funded childcare provision.
Council steps up to raise awareness and encourage people to consider adoption
Monday 16 October 2023
Monday 16 October marked the start of National Adoption Week with a series of exciting events, campaigns, content, and conversation planned.
Minister visits Maesteg to view progress of landmark redevelopment
Monday 16 October 2023
Welsh Government Minister for Finance and Local Government, Rebecca Evans MS visited Maesteg recently to view the progress of Maesteg Town Hall redevelopment.
Support for traders continues after RAAC forces indoor market closure
Monday 16 October 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has provided an update on its latest efforts to support traders following the temporary closure of Bridgend Indoor Market.
National Adoption Week calls on more Welsh people to consider adoption
Monday 16 October 2023
This National Adoption Week (16-22 October), the National Adoption Service for Wales (NAS) is continuing its mission to get more people to consider adoption, as sibling groups, children with additional needs, and older children across Wales still wait to find their ‘forever home’.
Active travel route from Ynysawdre is underway
Thursday 12 October 2023
With help from Welsh Government funding for active travel routes across Wales, Bridgend County Borough Council will soon begin work on a new active travel route from Ynysawdre (seen in red on the map). This route will link two points on the existing active travel network, as well as provide the start of a proposed future route, continuing to the east of the River Ogmore.