Plans progress for Bettws’ Welsh-medium childcare hub

Monday 18 September 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council will shortly be going out to tender to source a provider to run the new Welsh-medium childcare facility, based in Bettws.

A statement from Bridgend County Borough Council: No RAAC found in Bridgend County Borough schools

Thursday 07 September 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) can confirm that no reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has been identified at any school in the county borough.

No immediate RAAC concerns for schools in Bridgend County Borough

Tuesday 05 September 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council can confirm that there are no immediate concerns in relation to the structure of any of its school buildings following the recent national coverage of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) being used in the construction industry.

Statement: No plans to redevelop land at Felindre Road playing fields

Friday 01 September 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council can confirm that there are no plans to sell off or build on any of the land at Felindre Road playing fields in Pencoed.

Funding improves schools’ facilities to benefit communities

Wednesday 30 August 2023

With over £2m of Welsh Government funding, schools across the county borough will benefit from a range of improvements to their facilities, encouraging local communities to use them.

GCSE success for pupils across Bridgend County Borough

Thursday 24 August 2023

Pupils across Bridgend County Borough are celebrating GCSE results day today (Thursday 24 August 2023) and a range of support is available for all learners.

Class of 2023 celebrate A-Level results across Bridgend County Borough

Friday 18 August 2023

Students across Bridgend County Borough have once again excelled with their A-Level results and schools are celebrating the hard work of both staff and pupils.

School Essentials Grant available to support eligible learners

Tuesday 15 August 2023

With the new school year just around the corner, parents and carers are reminded to check to see if they are eligible for the School Essentials Grant Fund which offers support for key items such as school uniform.

£300,000 budget for September students to travel to Bridgend College

Friday 04 August 2023

The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has approved how funds will provide standard annual bus passes for college students in the coming academic year, who live more than three miles from Bridgend College. The passes will be used on existing First Cymru services, rather than a dedicated college bus service– a move which will in turn support bus networks across the county borough.

Council’s Capital Programme spells out good news for schools

Tuesday 25 July 2023

Bridgend County Borough’s Cabinet has approved an updated capital programme, allowing local schools to benefit from additional investment.