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Friday 03 September 2021
With pupils returning to school in Bridgend County Borough over the next few days, a set of Frequently Asked Questions has been published on the council website to help prepare parents, carers, guardians and pupils.
Friday 03 September 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council is continuing to work with the Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO) to determine how best volunteers can help support the Afghan refugee scheme.
Thursday 02 September 2021
A public consultation has been launched on a draft Active Travel Network Map which will determine the future of walking and cycling routes across Bridgend county borough.
Wednesday 01 September 2021
New figures show Bridgend County Borough has recycled over 155,000 tonnes of waste in the last four years – the equivalent weight of 26,000 African bush elephants.
Wednesday 01 September 2021
Four apprentices have joined the Knights Brown team to work on continuing refurbishment works at Porthcawl’s iconic Western Breakwater.
Tuesday 31 August 2021
As part of Bridgend County Borough Council’s commitment to the national Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy, up to three families will be provided with safe homes and support.
Friday 27 August 2021
With the new school year starting in early September, it is recommended that all secondary school pupils undertake lateral flow testing before their first day back.
Friday 27 August 2021
More than 20 additional trainee teachers will be in Bridgend County Borough schools this autumn term as part of a new Welsh Government placement scheme.
Friday 27 August 2021
Due to the bank holiday, there will be no waste and recycling collections on Monday 30 August.
Friday 27 August 2021
Bridgend Youth Council’s newly elected Youth Mayor has urged teenagers across the county borough to get their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.