Highways crews deal with Storm Francis damage
Wednesday 26 August 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council crews worked throughout yesterday and overnight to deal with storm damage across the county borough.
News
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New outdoor adaptations grant for businesses
Wednesday 26 August 2020
Property or business owners located in one of Bridgend county borough’s urban centres are being invited to apply now for grants of up to £10,000 for outdoor adaptations that facilitate social distancing in external areas.
Repair work starts on Watersports Centre after Storm Francis
Wednesday 26 August 2020
Work is due to start today (Wednesday, August 26) on repairing the roof of the Watersports Centre in Rest Bay, Porthcawl, after the strong winds from Storm Francis.
Free town centre car parking to continue
Wednesday 26 August 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed that council-maintained town centre car parks will be free to use for another month, now continuing throughout September.
Investigation work underway into potential school relocation site
Tuesday 25 August 2020
Investigation work is being undertaken into a site in Brackla with a view to the relocation and extension of a Welsh-medium primary school.
New grant scheme for childcare providers
Tuesday 25 August 2020
A New Welsh Government grant scheme is being launched today (Monday, August 24) for childcare providers.
New youth mayor and deputy youth mayor elected
Tuesday 25 August 2020
A new youth mayor and deputy youth mayor of Bridgend Youth Council have been elected.
How school buses will operate in September
Tuesday 25 August 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed that dedicated home-to-school transport services will resume for the start of the new autumn term in September 2020.
New support available for EU nationals
Monday 24 August 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council is continuing to make a range of support available for EU nationals as part of the UK’s departure from the European Union.
Equalities training for schools to help end discrimination
Monday 24 August 2020
A series of new workshops are being planned for schools in Bridgend county borough to help end discrimination.