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Thursday 02 November 2023
Pupils from Ysgol Cynwyd Sant won two regional categories in a recent digital competition set by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), and later represented the Central South Consortium at the final, held at the Principality Stadium.
Monday 30 October 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council is in discussion with displaced traders from Bridgend Indoor Market on a variety of options to ensure they can continue trading in the run up to Christmas.
Friday 27 October 2023
The supportive community, impeccable behaviour of the children who show care and concern for each other, were amongst the strengths noted by inspectors during an Estyn inspection which took place earlier this year.
Friday 27 October 2023
As part of an initiative across schools in Wales, Penybont Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr both welcomed Asthma + Lung UK Cymru into the schools to profile its campaign to educate people about how to respond if a child has an asthma attack.
Tuesday 24 October 2023
A new video is set to be launched to showcase Bridgend County Borough’s Welsh-medium education journey which includes parent and baby groups, schools, and lots of extra-curricular opportunities.
Friday 20 October 2023
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has approved a list of priority strategic transport projects that can be progressed when new funding is made available by UK or Welsh Government, either as part of the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) Metro Programme or other transport funding initiatives.
Thursday 19 October 2023
Following an update on the progress of the Grand Pavilion redevelopment in Porthcawl, Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet have agreed to some changes to the procurement process to reduce the risk of any delays to the project.
Thursday 19 October 2023
It’s said that adversity can bring out the best in people and this was proven true by recent events at Ogmore Vale Primary School. Faced by current financial challenges, parents were offered some support through the kindness of two local hairdressers, Julie Grant and Lisa Morgan. The two ladies gave their time and skills for free, providing children with haircuts, ready for their return to school.
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Flying Start childcare expansion programme is benefitting another local community, as all two- to three-year-olds living in Nantymoel become eligible for funded childcare provision.
Monday 16 October 2023
This National Adoption Week (16-22 October), the National Adoption Service for Wales (NAS) is continuing its mission to get more people to consider adoption, as sibling groups, children with additional needs, and older children across Wales still wait to find their ‘forever home’.