New schedule for work on tennis courts at Griffin Park

Monday 06 November 2023

Work on the installation of two new tennis courts at Griffin Park in Porthcawl has been slightly delayed while a formal site access point for contractors is installed.

Give the gift of joy this Christmas by supporting the Santa Appeal

Friday 03 November 2023

People across Bridgend County Borough are being asked to help bring a smile to a vulnerable child or young person this Christmas by donating to this year’s Santa Appeal.

Ysgol Cynwyd Sant is a double winner in Welsh Rugby Union digital competition

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.

Council offers a range of solutions to support displaced market traders

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.

Caring community of St. Mary’s and St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School shines in recent Estyn inspection

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.

Asthma campaign visits two Bridgend schools

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.

New video to showcase Bridgend County Borough’s thriving Welsh-medium education provision

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.

Cabinet approves list of strategic transport priorities for future funding

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.

Cabinet updated on progress of Porthcawl Grand Pavilion redevelopment

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.

Kindness makes the cut at Ogmore Vale Primary School

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.