From 1 April, householders will need to provide their own refuse bags, ensuring that the bags are no larger than 60 litres - Changes to the supply of blue refuse sacks
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Councils’ collaboration to support care experienced children is recommissioned with new contractor
Tuesday 25 March 2025
The Behaviour Clinic, a trauma informed care and therapy service, is the new contractor supporting the recommissioned collaboration between Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Councils via the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership, offering specialist therapy-led provision for care experienced children in a bid to promote stability in their care placements.
New date for the completion of Coety Primary School’s extension
Friday 21 March 2025
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved that 1 September 2026 will be the revised delivery date for Coety Primary School’s extension, which will coincide with the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
Three nominees make finals of ‘Social Care Wales’s award - and they need your vote!
Friday 21 March 2025
The finalists for the ‘2025 Accolades’ – prestigious awards run by Social Care Wales have been announced and Bridgend County Borough Council’s Social Services and Wellbeing directorate have three impressive finalists in the running:
Spotlight on schools’ success at award ceremony
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Schools from across Bridgend County Borough were spotlighted alongside settings from other local authorities during a recent Siarter Iaith award ceremony hosted by Central South Consortium, celebrating their success in promoting the Welsh language and culture.
New charter promises fresh approach for bereaved relatives and survivors of public tragedies
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Organisations across Wales have signed a charter agreeing to respond to public tragedies with openness, transparency and accountability.
Good news for Grand Pavilion’s redevelopment as Council approves funding for next phase
Friday 14 March 2025
In a meeting of Council yesterday (12 March), elected members agreed a £4m injection of funds from Welsh Government to allow the crucial next phase in the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl’s redevelopment project to go ahead.
Residents’ update on the changes to the supply of blue refuse sacks
Friday 07 March 2025
From April 2025, in line with other local authorities in Wales, we will no longer supply blue refuse bags to residents for fortnightly household waste collections.
Foster carers in Bridgend County Borough welcome plan to phase profit out of children’s care
Tuesday 04 March 2025
This Care Day (21 February), Foster Wales Bridgend joined Wales’ fostering community in highlighting the benefits of local authority care as the Welsh Government’s landmark Health and Social Care Bill begins the process of removing profit from the children’s care system.
Standards Committee vacancies
Tuesday 04 March 2025
Bridgend Council is seeking to appoint two Independent Members (Co-optee) to serve on its Standards Committee.
Bridgend County Borough Council approves budget for 2025-26
Thursday 27 February 2025
A net revenue budget of £383.3m has been agreed for 2025-26 by Bridgend County Borough Council.