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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.