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Bridgend celebrates its foster friendly status during Foster Fortnight 2023

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.

Schools across the county borough do it again!

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!

Council shows support for Dementia Action Week

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.

Local heroes celebrated at Mayor’s Citizenship Awards

Thursday 11 May 2023

Outstanding contributions from volunteers, charity champions, and other pillars of local neighbourhoods in Bridgend County Borough were all recognised as winners in this year’s Mayor’s Citizenship Awards.

Ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) infrastructure continues its roll out

Wednesday 10 May 2023

In line with the council’s aim to reach Net Zero Carbon by 2030 and supported by Welsh Government funding, the ULEV infrastructure continues its roll out, with phase one of several stages to be completed at the end of the month.

Celebrations mark developments happening at Frog Pond Wood

Wednesday 10 May 2023

Much is happening at Frog Pond Wood Nature Reserve, with it becoming a hedgehog rehabilitation release site, extending its boundaries as a nature reserve, as well as providing an outdoor learning environment for Little Acorns, a local nursery.

Council continues to tackle empty properties in Bridgend town centre

Tuesday 09 May 2023

With much resource invested into programmes to renovate and revive vacant and underutilised properties in the town, Bridgend County Borough Council continues to address the issue of empty commercial properties with a multi strategy approach.

Summer campaign to support high street retailers and ‘shopping local’ has launched

Tuesday 02 May 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council’s annual campaign to encourage people to ‘Spend summer in your town centre’ has launched this week.

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