Pupils at Mynydd Cynffig Primary have a say on plans for new school

Tuesday 25 July 2023

In June 2022, Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet approved the expansion and modernisation of Mynydd Cynffig Primary School.

Pencoed pupils win national law competition!

Monday 24 July 2023

Three pupils from Pencoed Comprehensive School and Sixth Form Centre, battled their way through several rounds of a national law competition – the first of its kind in Wales – only to find themselves stealing the winning position at the finals.

Senior Open set to boost economy across Bridgend County Borough

Monday 24 July 2023

The Senior Open’s return to Porthcawl is moving ever closer (27-30 July) and the much-anticipated major golf tournament is set to offer a boost to the economy right across Bridgend County Borough and Wales as a whole.

Green Flags fly high across Bridgend County Borough

Friday 21 July 2023

Eight green spaces across Bridgend County Borough have been awarded a prestigious Keep Wales Tidy Green Flag Award in recognition of their excellent visitor facilities, high environmental standards, and commitment to delivering high quality green spaces.

Ukrainian Porthcawl pupil embraces the Welsh language!

Friday 21 July 2023

Bohdan Syvak, a Ukrainian Porthcawl comprehensive pupil, has just sat his Welsh GCSE –illustrating what can be achieved when communities support each other, as well as the power of true resilience and determination.

Council awarded funding to tackle sticky issue of chewing gum on county borough’s streets

Wednesday 19 July 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council is putting plans in place to remove the chewing gum that blights local streets after receiving a grant for just over £12,000 to tackle the issue.

Get set for a fun-filled summer with free Active 4 Life schemes for children

Wednesday 19 July 2023

Children will be treated to a summer of free fun at Active 4 Life sessions taking place at locations throughout the county borough.

Community organisations encouraged to apply for food sufficiency grants

Friday 14 July 2023

Funded by Welsh Government and Bridgend County Borough Council, newly available food sufficiency grants are targeting food poverty across the county borough throughout the summer months.

Ogmore Vale Primary School project paves the way for the future!

Friday 14 July 2023

An intergenerational sewing project to upcycle old clothes, was designed and carried out by Year 5 and 6 pupils from Ogmore Vale Primary School, following a series of lessons about how the future will be impacted by present day actions.

Jam-packed programme of activities awaits children in Bridgend County Borough this summer.

Friday 14 July 2023

Children and young people across Bridgend County Borough can look forward to an action-packed programme of activities and events this summer.