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Thursday 25 May 2023
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales, Rocio Cifuentes and Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan MS visited Bridgend County Borough recently to support the official launch of Bridgend County Borough Council’s new Corporate Parenting Strategy.
Thursday 25 May 2023
A community hub pilot scheme is now underway in the Garw and Ogmore Valleys so residents can receive support on a selected number of services right on their doorstep.
Tuesday 23 May 2023
Plans to relocate Bridgend College to the heart of the town centre have made significant progress with the demolition of the old police station now being close to completion.
Friday 19 May 2023
Quite literally the beating heart of the community, over the last 30 years Ogmore Valley Life Centre has become woven within the lives of those living in the community.
Friday 19 May 2023
With no prior experience of a public speaking competition, four pupils from Porthcawl Comprehensive School navigated their way through unchartered territory all the way to the finals of a national public speaking competition.
Thursday 18 May 2023
The proposed expansion to Coety Primary School has moved to the next stage after the council’s Cabinet agreed to move ahead as planned after being presented with the results of a recent public consultation.
Wednesday 17 May 2023
Every day in Wales there are five children in need of foster care. To raise the profile of fostering and show how foster care transforms lives, The Fostering Network (the UK’s leading fostering charity) runs an annual campaign, Foster Care Fortnight, which takes place from 15 – 28 May.
Wednesday 17 May 2023
The annual meeting of Bridgend County Borough Council held on Wednesday 17 May has confirmed who will undertake the authority’s Leader, Mayor and Cabinet roles for 2023-2024.
Tuesday 16 May 2023
An abundance of successes is attributed to our Bridgend schools yet again, with highlights ranging from Welsh language awards to shining examples of mathematical practice!
Monday 15 May 2023
Bridgend Council Borough Council is proud to support the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Action Week - a nationwide event dedicated to raising awareness of dementia and promoting an understanding of its symptoms.