Primary school becomes first in region to win Welsh award

Monday 15 November 2021

Staff and pupils at Afon-y-Felin Primary School are celebrating after becoming the first primary school in the region to win the Cymraeg Campus Gold Award.

Council adopts All Party Parliamentary Group’s definition of Islamophobia

Friday 12 November 2021

Bridgend County Borough Council has adopted the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on British Muslims’ definition of Islamophobia.

Resurfacing works planned for Ogmore Vale’s High Street

Friday 12 November 2021

Essential resurfacing works on A4061 High Street in Ogmore Vale are due to start soon as part of Bridgend County Borough Council’s ongoing programme of highway improvements.

Funding approved for free public Wi-Fi in towns

Friday 12 November 2021

Free and unlimited Wi-Fi will be available in town centres across Bridgend County Borough under a new scheme aimed at increasing connectivity among residents, businesses and visitors.

Council marks Armistice Day in Bridgend County Borough

Thursday 11 November 2021

Communities across Bridgend County Borough fell silent at 11am today (Thursday 11 November) in memory of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women.

Major infrastructure works completed on new strategic employment site

Thursday 11 November 2021

Plans for a new strategic employment site at Brocastle, Bridgend, have moved a step closer following the completion of major infrastructure works.

Strong progress moves Plasnewydd Primary out of special measures

Thursday 11 November 2021

Plasnewydd Primary in Maesteg has been removed from special measures after inspectors from Estyn confirmed that the school has made significant improvements since issues requiring further progress and monitoring were identified in 2018.

How latest pandemic changes will affect Bridgend County Borough

Wednesday 10 November 2021

From Monday 15 November, people in Wales must show a Covid Pass or demonstrate their Covid-19 status to enter cinemas, concert halls and theatres, Welsh Government has announced as part of a move to help keep Wales safe and open during the pandemic.

Businesses invited to take part in free Christmas promotional offers

Wednesday 10 November 2021

Businesses across Bridgend County Borough are being invited to showcase their products online for free this Christmas as part of a festive drive to encourage residents to shop local.

Club and council reject criticism over CAT transfer

Wednesday 10 November 2021

Garw Valley football club Carn Rovers and Bridgend County Borough Council have rejected comments made on social media criticising an ongoing community asset transfer (CAT) process.