Council pledges to provide greater support for people who have been in care

Tuesday 21 May 2024

Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to further strengthen the rights of children and young people who have been supported by the care system.

Universal primary free school meals to be extended to Year 5 pupils

Monday 20 May 2024

From June 3, Year 5 pupils across the county borough will be eligible for free school meals, as the Universal Primary Free School Meal initiative continues to roll out.

Work set to begin on children’s play area upgrades

Friday 17 May 2024

Following on from the recent announcement that more than 20 children’s play areas across the county borough have been earmarked for refurbishment, work is now set to begin in some of the parks over the next few weeks.

Farmland tree planting initiative aims to combat climate change

Wednesday 15 May 2024

Through the Green Space Enhancement Project, Bridgend County Borough Council and Sker Farm have worked collaboratively to plant a diverse selection of native trees in a bid to promote biodiversity and tackle climate change.

Ty Cwm Ogwr’s eldest resident reveals wartime past

Wednesday 15 May 2024

With her 100th birthday looming, Margaret Rees, a resident of Ty Cwm Ogwr in the Ogmore Valley, reflects on her colourful past and treasured memories of serving as a cook in World War II.

New Leader and Cabinet announced at annual meeting of Council

Wednesday 15 May 2024

Members at Bridgend County Borough Council met earlier today (Wednesday 15 May) for the Annual Meeting of Council where they elected Councillor John Spanswick as the authority’s new Leader.

Unsung heroes honoured by outgoing Mayor of Bridgend County Borough

Wednesday 15 May 2024

The outgoing Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Cllr William Kendall, has recognised the fantastic contributions of volunteers, charity champions and other pillars of the community in this year’s Mayor’s Citizenship Awards.

New ‘no mow’ zones help balance grass cutting with biodiversity

Tuesday 14 May 2024

A series of ‘no mow’ zones have been established across Bridgend County Borough to promote greater biodiversity, help wildflowers and pollinators to spread, and support local wildlife including butterflies, bees, birds and insects.

Bridgend foster carer shares family recipe in new ‘celeb-backed’ cookbook

Monday 13 May 2024

To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight™ 2024, Foster Wales has launched a brand-new cookbook, entitled ‘Bring something to the table’ which will feature an exciting selection of mouth-watering recipes for readers to sample.

New primary school and allotments move a step closer

Wednesday 08 May 2024

Work to provide residents of Kenfig Hill with all-new primary school premises and modern community allotment facilities has made fresh progress.