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St Robert’s Catholic Primary School praised for thoughtful and inclusive culture
Monday 09 December 2024
During an Estyn inspection earlier this year, the many strengths of St Robert’s Catholic Primary School were recognised, not least its inclusive culture and ability to nurture a secure sense of belonging amongst its learners.
Fundraising success for ‘Children and Young People Achievement Awards’
Monday 09 December 2024
Bridgend Corporate Parenting Board’s Achievement Awards 2024 took place on Monday 28 October at the Steam Academy, Bridgend College, Pencoed.
Storm Darragh - severe weather update
Saturday 07 December 2024
Following yesterday’s warning of severe weather hitting Bridgend County Borough this weekend. The Met Office has now upgraded its Yellow weather warning for ‘high winds’ to Red for gale-force winds and Amber for heavy rain.
Chief executive to step down from council role
Monday 02 December 2024
After six years as Chief Executive of Bridgend County Borough Council, Mark Shephard has confirmed that he intends to step down from the role and retire in 2025.
Council continues to invest in key services following approval of latest Capital Programme
Friday 29 November 2024
A wide range of projects, including a £95 million scheme for three newly built replacement schools, will now move forward following Bridgend County Borough Council’s latest Capital Programme being approved at full Council.
Cynffig Comprehensive School receives gold award for championing the Welsh language
Thursday 28 November 2024
Cynffig Comprehensive School has claimed the lead position of being the first English-medium secondary school in the county borough to receive the much sought-after Siarter Iaith Cymraeg Campus Gold Award. This recognises the school’s outstanding efforts in following the Siarter Iaith Gymraeg Charter - a Welsh Government programme designed to promote the Welsh language and culture.
Bridgend Council pioneers’ telecare digital switchover in social care
Thursday 28 November 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has become the first authority in Wales to successfully complete a digital switchover of its emergency telecare alarm calls, to ensure the upmost safety of their client’s welfare.
Update on county borough roads following the aftermath of Storm Bert
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Following the widespread disruption caused by Storm Bert, highway crews from Bridgend County Borough Council have been working on the clean-up operation.
An historic day for Maesteg Town Hall as it welcomes back the public following major redevelopment
Monday 25 November 2024
Wednesday 20 November 2024 marked an historic day for the people of Maesteg and the wider Llynfi Valley, as Maesteg Town Hall officially opened its doors to the public, following a highly ambitious, multi-million-pound redevelopment project delivered by the council and its partners at Awen Cultural Trust.
New research highlights positive impact of social workers in the fostering process
Monday 25 November 2024
With over 7,000 young people in care across Wales, the need for more Foster Carers is increasingly pressing.