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Bridgend County Borough Council named as Wales’ lowest costing provider of waste services
Wednesday 14 August 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has been ranked the lowest costing provider of waste services in Wales, and among the lowest costing local authority providers for recycling collections in a recently published report by the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA).
Innovative children’s project receives visit from London officials
Tuesday 06 August 2024
Officials from the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) and the Home Office recently visited Bridgend County Borough Council to observe firsthand the successful developments of a groundbreaking project supporting children affected by trauma.
Exciting biodiversity project to enhance community space at Coychurch playing fields.
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Plans to create a new community space and wildlife habitat at Coychurch playing fields are underway as part of the council’s focus on enhancing biodiversity across the county borough.
Council’s housing sector supported by Welsh Government’s grant uplift
Monday 29 July 2024
Following an uplift in Welsh Government’s Housing Support Grant (HSG) for 2024 to 2025, Bridgend County Borough’s Cabinet has approved modifying the contracts of housing support providers in alignment with the move.
Council’s Cabinet approves policy to safeguard funds of those receiving care
Monday 29 July 2024
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has just approved the ‘Supporting Individuals to Manage Money Policy’, designed to support Social Services’ Direct Care provision in assisting residents receiving care with their money management.
‘Reluctant changes’ agreed for learner transport in face of funding issues
Thursday 25 July 2024
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to make ‘reluctant changes’ to learner transport services in the face of rising costs, falling budgets and an urgent need to save money.
Pencoed Comprehensive School’s Young Carers’ Group is first to claim award
Thursday 25 July 2024
The Young Carers’ Group at Pencoed Comprehensive School is leading the way for good practice in relation to young carers, being the first secondary school in the county borough to claim the Young Carers in Schools Plus Award.
Take your pick - a variety of activities available for all ages this summer
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Children and young people across Bridgend County Borough can look forward to an action-packed programme of activities and events this summer.
Bridgend County Borough Council assures that Porthcawl’s Metrolink is built to last
Monday 22 July 2024
As the opening of Porthcawl’s Metrolink draws closer, Bridgend County Borough Council addresses any concerns about its structure and grass rooftop.
Coveted Green Flag status awarded to green spaces across Bridgend County Borough
Monday 22 July 2024
Nine sites across Bridgend County Borough have been awarded a prestigious Keep Wales Tidy Green Flag Award in recognition of their excellent visitor facilities, high environmental standards, and commitment to delivering high quality green spaces.