Last week to nominate for the Mayor's Citizenship Awards

Bridgend County Borough residents have until the end of this week (Friday, 21 November) to nominate those who live or work in the county borough for the prestigious annual Mayor's Citizenship Awards which aim to recognise and celebrate outstanding citizens.

Road Safety Week 2008

Drivers are being urged to slow down to 20mph around schools and to take more notice of cyclists as part of this year’s Road Safety Week (10-17 November 2008).

A Dalek-table day out

Thirty lucky local children have enjoyed an out of this world experience with the makers of Doctor Who.

Easy as I-C-T for Maes-y-Haul!

Maes yr Haul Primary in Broadlands has been named the best school in Wales for ICT.

Mayor’s presentation to family of fallen hero

The Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Councillor Cleone Westwood, has presented a specially framed poem to the family of a soldier who was killed in Iraq.

Good wishes for President-elect

The Mayor and Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council have offered their congratulations to Senator Barack Obama following his victory in the US presidential election.

All aboard council’s new youth bus

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Youth Service has been given the go-ahead to buy a state-of-the-art youth bus.

Council grants secure new jobs

Council grants of £57,000 each are set to create jobs in Bridgend County Borough.

New parenting committee forms

Bridgend County Borough Council is setting up a new Corporate Parenting Committee to give looked-after children even better care and opportunities.

Corneli in the pink!

Pupils from Corneli Primary have been thinking pink for charity. Find out more.

Bridgend Chief Executive is Welsh Woman of the Year finalist

Bridgend County Borough Council's Chief Executive, Jo Farrar, has reached the final of the Western Mail’s prestigious Welsh Woman of the Year 2008 competition.

Investment boost for Ford Bridgend

The Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council, Councillor Mel Nott, has welcomed news that Ford is to invest £70m in its engine plant at Bridgend.

Advice over credit card sales

Officers from Bridgend County Borough Council's Trading Standards service have issued advice for people using their credit cards to purchase goods.

Scam warning for women

A warning has been issued about a scam that is specifically targeting women.

Draft settlement statement

Council leader Mel Nott has commented about the draft local government settlement from the Welsh Assembly Government for 2008/09.

Consumer’s credit crunch warning
Bridgend County Borough Council is warning consumers to be on their guard against an increase in scams, counterfeit goods and illegal street traders because of the credit crunch.