Pebble-power to support National Safeguarding Week

Friday 08 November 2019

Bridgend County Borough Council will be joining other organisations across Wales between 11–15 November to mark National Safeguarding Week 2019.

Young Carers ID card scheme

Tuesday 10 September 2019

Bridgend County Borough Council has handed out its 300th Young Carers’ ID card in a scheme intended to create more understanding of the issues Young Carers face.

Chorus of approval for carers’ choir

Friday 14 June 2019

A choir set up specifically for carers in Bridgend County Borough has marked Carers Week (10 – 16 June) by releasing its first original song!

Welsh-medium provision for children with autism

Monday 10 June 2019

Bridgend County Borough Council is expanding its support for children who have a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).

Funded childcare scheme launched

Tuesday 07 May 2019

Working parents in Bridgend County Borough are now able to access up to 30 hours of funded early years education and childcare for their three and four-year-olds.

A better service for local children

Monday 01 April 2019

Improvements in the way that children receive care and support in Bridgend County Borough have been made possible thanks to a remodelling of its placement service for looked-after children.

Council keen to encourage more LGBT foster carers

Friday 08 March 2019

Bridgend County Borough Council has been supporting LGBT Fostering and Adoption Week by encouraging lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members of the local community to consider adopting or fostering children in the county borough.

‘Huge public response’ helps shape final budget proposals

Friday 08 February 2019

Feedback from an increase in the number of people taking part in Bridgend County Borough Council’s annual budget consultation has helped to develop the final proposed budget for 2019-20.

Could you make a positive difference to a local child’s life in 2019?

Tuesday 05 February 2019

Bridgend County Borough Council is asking if 2019 could be the year you start your fostering journey and make a positive difference to the life of a local child.

New operator for Ogmore Valley care home

Thursday 24 January 2019

Bridgend County Borough Council is pleased to announce that an Ogmore Valley care home has been given a bright future.