Council offers reassurance over Covid-19 concerns

Wednesday 02 September 2020

Following concerns expressed on social media about a possible new case of Covid-19 in the Maesteg area, Bridgend County Borough Council has issued the following statement.

Alternative celebration to replace 2020's Christmas lights event

Wednesday 02 September 2020

Following public safety concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic, Bridgend County Borough Council is developing plans for an alternative celebration to replace this year’s Christmas lights event in Bridgend town centre.

Face coverings being distributed to schools

Wednesday 02 September 2020

Around 60,000 reusable face coverings are being distributed to schools from today (Tuesday) for both pupils and staff.

Number of mourners allowed at funerals to increase

Friday 28 August 2020

From Tuesday, September 1, the number of mourners permitted to attend funeral services at Coychurch Crematorium and council-maintained cemeteries in the county borough will increase from 20 to 30.

Abergarw Manor step down facility closes

Friday 28 August 2020

Step-down facility which provided additional beds during peak of Covid-19 pandemic closes.

Grants totalling £680,000 issued to small charities

Friday 28 August 2020

Almost 70 small charities within the retail, leisure and hospitality sector in Bridgend county borough have received a total of £680,000 between them from a Welsh Government business rates support grant to help them respond to the financial challenges of Covid-19.

Indoor visits at care homes to resume

Friday 28 August 2020

Residential care homes across Bridgend county borough have been making arrangements to support indoor visits for families following the latest Welsh Government guidance.

New Valleys Regional Park website

Thursday 27 August 2020

They are the valleys that helped shape and change the world – and today, they offer not only some of the finest scenery and heritage in Wales and the UK, but also a wide range of outdoor activities such as mountain biking, kayaking and trail walking.

Schools prepare to welcome pupils back

Thursday 27 August 2020

When schools across Bridgend County Borough Council open their doors in September for the start of the new autumn term, pupils, teachers and staff can expect to see a number of changes that will help them to stay safe and well.

Bus services to increase from September 1

Thursday 27 August 2020

From Tuesday, September 1, First Cymru Buses Ltd are reinstating and increasing a number of bus services across the county borough.