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Local authority foster carers offered ‘unique package of benefits’ in new retention and recruitment drive
Monday 02 February 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council’s fostering service (Foster Wales Bridgend) has announced an exciting new initiative in a bid to retain and attract more foster carers.
Book written by young carers returns to highlight struggles and success
Tuesday 27 January 2026
A children’s book written by young carers in Bridgend County Borough has been republished to help raise awareness about the important roles that they play in looking after the needs of family members and relatives.
Nature gets a helping hand as part of a new natural spaces project
Monday 26 January 2026
Residents across Bridgend County Borough will see significant improvements to local green spaces over the next 15 months as a project to create more welcoming natural places gets underway.
Council shows its support for Holocaust Memorial Day 2026
Monday 26 January 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council will once again show its support for Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 by lighting the council building in purple as a mark of respect and remembrance to the victims who were persecuted and killed in the Holocaust and subsequent genocides.
Council agrees to invest in new residential home for children
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to invest £1.62m into improving services for looked-after children by developing a new residential home within the local area.
Bus services to be reinstated through Pen-y-Fai, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam
Thursday 15 January 2026
Bus services will once again operate through Pen-y-Fai, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam from Monday 23 February, following an agreement between Bridgend County Borough Council and First Cymru Buses.
Local kitchen manufacturer boosts productivity with council support
Wednesday 14 January 2026
A local kitchen furniture manufacturer has boosted their productivity, thanks to support from funding the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Bridgend County Borough Council.
Council safeguards funding for schools in upcoming budget proposals
Friday 09 January 2026
There’s good news for parents, students, and schools in Bridgend County Borough Council’s upcoming budget proposals.
Council budget consultation gets underway and residents encouraged to have their say
Thursday 08 January 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council’s annual budget consultation is now underway, and residents are being encouraged to have their say on the council’s spending priorities for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Santa Appeal smashes target, bringing Christmas cheer to hundreds of local children
Tuesday 23 December 2025
This year's Santa Appeal has been another absolute triumph, with the Bridgend community stepping up in a truly phenomenal way to ensure local children have a magical Christmas.