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Thursday 14 December 2023
A striking, new mural has been unveiled in Bridgend town centre of a poem reflecting the voices of care experienced teenagers in Bridgend County Borough.
Tuesday 28 November 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved the updated Corporate Safeguarding Policy which ensures that the local authority is in alignment with Wales’ Safeguarding Procedures.
Thursday 12 October 2023
September 29 marked the formal opening of the Ty Pen y Bont community project, an initiative offering plentiful opportunities for all those involved. The launch included Senedd members Huw Irranca-Davies and Sarah Murphy, as well as Deputy Leader, Councillor Jane Gebbie, who officially opened the garden.
Friday 25 August 2023
Unpaid carers in Bridgend County Borough have the chance to help shape and influence local support services through a new carer forum.
Friday 18 August 2023
Whilst Welsh Government moves ahead with plans to remove profit from the care of looked-after children, Foster Wales Bridgend highlights the benefits of fostering with a local authority.
Thursday 15 June 2023
During Foster Care Fortnight, Bridgend County Borough Council’s fostering team held their inaugural ‘Fostering Recognition Awards’ ceremony at The Atlantic Hotel in Porthcawl.
Wednesday 26 April 2023
From a young age, Frances Childs has challenged any preconceived limitations that people may place on those with learning disabilities - from winning an Olympic gold medal for swimming at age 24, to writing the published memoirs of her life! ‘A life less ordinary’ is how you might describe her life to date.
Tuesday 25 April 2023
Following a recent successful pilot of new electric vehicles (EVs) by the social care work force, Bridgend County Borough Council has taken delivery of two, new electric cars.
Wednesday 19 April 2023
Following an improvement check by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) in November 2022, it was noted that Bridgend County Borough’s Children’s Social Care Services have made improvements across the board since the Performance Evaluation in May 2022.
Monday 20 March 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council is to become a Fostering Friendly employer to help encourage more people to become foster carers.