Bridgend County Borough Council signs the Corporate Parenting Charter

Monday 12 February 2024

With approval from its Corporate Parenting Cabinet Committee, the council has signed the Welsh Government’s Corporate Parenting Charter. This promises the continued support of care-experienced children and young people from across the county borough, ensuring that they have the same opportunity to fulfil their potential as their peers – a commitment which aligns with the local authority’s new Corporate Parenting Strategy, which was launched in April 2023.

Support for commercial bus services in 2024-25

Friday 09 February 2024

Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed that Bus Network Grant funding for 2024-25 will be sufficient to cover recently tendered commercial bus services which may otherwise not have been able to continue after 31 March.

Work complete on Brynteg School’s new community sports pitch

Thursday 08 February 2024

A new state-of-the-art multi-use sports pitch has now been officially opened at Brynteg School for the benefit of both pupils and the wider community.

Exceptional inspection report for Heronsbridge School

Thursday 08 February 2024

Joining only a small group of schools from across Wales, Heronsbridge School is one of just two schools in Bridgend County Borough, to succeed in not needing any recommendations during a recent Estyn inspection.

Youth Justice lead practitioner receives coveted commendation in ‘Oscars’ equivalent for the sector

Tuesday 06 February 2024

The positive impact of Debbie Jones, Trauma Lead Practitioner in the Bridgend Youth Justice Service, permeates the lives of an endless number of children, as well as those of her colleagues - a gift which has been recognised through her coveted commendation from the Butler Trust Awards, described as the ‘Oscars’ for the custodial and community justice sector.

Former Wales Rugby Captain, Sam Warburton, supports Bryntirion Comprehensive School to light the way for pupils’ futures

Thursday 01 February 2024

Careers and work-related experiences (CWRE) shape the curriculum at Bryntirion Comprehensive School, offering pupils a wide range of authentic learning experiences that focus on the development of cross curricular skills – one careers project, in particular, has been supported by former British and Irish Lions and Wales Captain, Sam Warburton.

Fire at Bridgend Industrial Estate: support available to help businesses recover

Monday 29 January 2024

Businesses and workers whose jobs and livelihoods have been affected by the recent fire which destroyed a large warehouse and damaged several neighbouring premises on Bridgend Industrial Estate are receiving a range of support from Bridgend County Borough Council.

Council shows its support for the ‘fragility of freedom’ this Holocaust Memorial Day

Friday 26 January 2024

Bridgend County Borough Council will once again show its support for Holocaust Memorial Day 2024, which focuses on the theme of ‘Fragility of Freedom’.

Grand Pavilion embarks on exciting new chapter

Friday 26 January 2024

As the curtain comes down on Bridgend Youth Theatre’s final performance of We Will Rock You on Sunday 4 February, so too begins a brand new chapter in the Grand Pavilion’s rich 92-year history.

Mazuma announces expansion plans in Bridgend following IIC investment

Friday 26 January 2024

Bridgend-based online accountancy firm Mazuma has announced expansion plans following a multi-million-pound investment from the £50m Innovation Investment Capital fund, which is backed by Cardiff Capital Region (CCR).