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Raising the Carers flag

Marking Carers’ Week across Bridgend County Borough

Monday 08 June 2026

Today marks the start of Carers Week 2026, which is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of unpaid carers across Bridgend County Borough.

CEO of Halo Leisure, Scott Rolfe (extreme left); Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Councillor Heidi Bennett (middle row); Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council, Councillor John Spanswick (back row); and Halo Sport Foundation Ambassadors Helen Jenkins, Neil Robinson, and Rebecca Rowe (middle row) join the 2026 Halo Sport Foundation athletes.

Fuelling Dreams: The next generation of sporting stars celebrated at Halo Sport Foundation Awards

Monday 08 June 2026

The future of local sport took centre stage recently as Bridgend County Borough's finest athletes gathered for the launch of the newly refreshed Halo Sport Foundation, delivered in partnership between Halo Leisure and Bridgend County Borough Council on Wednesday 3 June 2026.

Number of children in care falls as council makes improvements to service

Thursday 04 June 2026

The Corporate Parenting committee of Bridgend County Borough Council has heard how the number of children in care is decreasing thanks to greater investment in the workforce, lower caseloads, earlier intervention and support for families and a greater emphasis on improving the stability of care environments.

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