Taxi fares flagged for first rise since 2011

Thursday 01 November 2018

Taxi fares could soon change in Bridgend County Borough after local councillors agreed to put a proposal from licensed drivers forward to the public for comments.

Power of sport helping more young people to ‘Get on Track’

Wednesday 31 October 2018

The power of sport is being used by Bridgend County Borough Council and the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust to help another group of young people make more positive life choices.

Avoid a fright for your eyes this Halloween

Wednesday 31 October 2018

Following reports of serious eye infections and injuries, the public are being warned against wearing decorative contact lenses that haven’t been professionally supplied this Halloween.

Here comes Santa Claus!

Tuesday 30 October 2018

The Christmas countdown is underway, and Bridgend town centre is getting ready to welcome Santa and his reindeers with a range of festive events designed to get you into the Christmas spirit.

New Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub launched to protect Bridgend’s most vulnerable people

Tuesday 30 October 2018

The safeguarding and protection of the most vulnerable people in Bridgend County has been given a significant boost with the launch of the Bridgend Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). The new integrated service became fully operational in July and is the third hub of its kind in South Wales.

Be green this Halloween by recycling your pumpkins

Monday 29 October 2018

Households across Bridgend County Borough are being urged to be green this Halloween by recycling their used pumpkins as part of their weekly food waste collections.

Accolade recognises council’s support for newly qualified social workers

Thursday 25 October 2018

Bridgend County Borough Council’s programme of support for newly qualified social workers has earned them an award at the Social Care Wales Accolades – the BAFTAs of the social care world.

Two programmes aiming to cut youth unemployment will continue

Thursday 25 October 2018

Two European Union funded schemes will continue in Bridgend County Borough until 2022 to help support more than 1,000 young people who are not in education, employment or training, or have the potential to be in that situation soon.

Active Travel award for Croesty Primary

Thursday 25 October 2018

Croesty Primary has become the latest school in Bridgend County Borough to earn the Bronze Active Travel Award from Sustrans Cymru in honour of the way pupils and parents are choosing two wheels over four to make the daily school run.

Proposal to set up new Welsh-medium provision for pupils with autism

Wednesday 24 October 2018

Bridgend County Borough Council is inviting views on a proposal to establish more specialist learning facilities for youngsters with a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).