Council put plans in place to support unaccompanied child asylum seekers

Tuesday 31 January 2023

Plans to provide care and supported accommodation for unaccompanied child asylum seekers in Bridgend County Borough have moved a step forward.

Local schools affected by industrial action plans

Monday 30 January 2023

The National Education Union (NEU) has announced four days of intended industrial action for its members. If plans go ahead, schools across the county borough will be affected.

Council offices to be lit up to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Friday 27 January 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council will mark this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day by lighting the main council building this evening and encouraging residents to join the Mayor in lighting a memorial candle at home.

A community effort to raise funds for Bridgend’s vulnerable children

Thursday 26 January 2023

Pupils at Brynteg Comprehensive School collaborated with the Tabernacle Church, along with local businesses and charities, to raise funds for gifts for vulnerable young people and children, who otherwise would not receive presents at Christmas.

Repair Café Wales leads the way to a more sustainable lifestyle

Thursday 26 January 2023

‘A society empowered to work together to reduce waste, share skills, and strengthen our communities’ is the vision of Repair Café Wales.

Cabinet approves of the council’s Play Sufficiency Action Plan

Thursday 26 January 2023

The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has approved the Play Sufficiency Action Plan for 2022-2024. The plan aims to secure optimum play opportunities for children and young people in a broad range of activities across the county borough.

Policy to address unreasonable behaviour towards staff is approved by Cabinet

Thursday 26 January 2023

Cabinet has approved Bridgend County Borough Council’s revised policy to address unreasonable behaviour, which includes vexatious complainant behaviour, from members of the public.

The ‘Time Is Right’ to become a Foster Carer in Bridgend County Borough

Wednesday 25 January 2023

A new vlog campaign, the ‘Time is Right’, has been launched by Foster Wales, the national network of 22 Welsh Local Authority fostering services.

Council Tax Reduction Scheme agreed for 2023-2024

Monday 23 January 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to adopt a Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2023-2024, which includes a discretionary element to ensure eligible residents can receive as much support as possible.

Cabinet Members discuss Medium Term Financial Strategy

Friday 20 January 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet met recently to discuss the authority’s proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2023-24 to 2026-27.