Council celebrates success of past and present apprentices
Thursday 15 March 2018
The success of past and present apprentices at Bridgend County Borough Council has been celebrated at a special event to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2018.
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Awards for county borough’s finest new buildings
Thursday 15 March 2018
The stunning transformation of the Jennings Building in Porthcawl and the new welcoming home for Y Bont in Bridgend were the big winners at Bridgend County Borough Council’s twelfth annual LABC Building Excellence Awards.
Sixth form pupils roll up their sleeves for the Welsh Blood Service
Thursday 15 March 2018
Sixth form pupils at Porthcawl and Bryntirion comprehensive schools are being praised by the Welsh Blood Service after leading the way in Wales with around 100 pupils rolling their sleeves up to donate blood within the last month.
Bridgend’s monthly street markets start this Saturday
Wednesday 14 March 2018
The first of this year’s monthly street markets in Bridgend town centre will be held on Saturday 17 March, with around 20 market chalets selling food, crafts and unique products.
Council supports Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
Tuesday 06 March 2018
Bridgend County Borough Council has helped mark Fuel Poverty Awareness Day to highlight the support available so that people can afford to live warmer, healthier, happier lives.
Rugby hero Scott a big hit at business forum's breakfast event
Tuesday 06 March 2018
Welsh rugby legend Scott Quinnell was the guest of honour for the Bridgend Business Forum’s annual St David’s Day breakfast event, where he kept dozens of local business people entertained with amusing tales of his experiences, both on and off the field.
Wheels in motion to extend cycle route
Monday 05 March 2018
Work to extend the National Cycle Network Route 885 into Bridgend town centre along Brewery Lane and Angel Street has begun in earnest this week.
2020 vision for energy efficient street lights
Monday 05 March 2018
All of Bridgend County Borough’s 20,000 streetlights will be using energy efficient LED lanterns by 2020.
Council budget is agreed for 2018-19
Wednesday 28 February 2018
Bridgend County Borough Council’s budget for 2018-19 has been approved along with its Corporate Plan and Medium Term Financial Strategy for the 2018-2022 period.
Five new communities become friendlier places to live for people with dementia
Tuesday 27 February 2018
Porthcawl, Kenfig Hill, Pyle, Cefn Cribwr and Cornelly have become the latest areas to be recognised as dementia-friendly communities in Bridgend County Borough.