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‘Reluctant changes’ agreed for learner transport in face of funding issues
Thursday 25 July 2024
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to make ‘reluctant changes’ to learner transport services in the face of rising costs, falling budgets and an urgent need to save money.
Pencoed Comprehensive School’s Young Carers’ Group is first to claim award
Thursday 25 July 2024
The Young Carers’ Group at Pencoed Comprehensive School is leading the way for good practice in relation to young carers, being the first secondary school in the county borough to claim the Young Carers in Schools Plus Award.
Take your pick - a variety of activities available for all ages this summer
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Children and young people across Bridgend County Borough can look forward to an action-packed programme of activities and events this summer.
Bridgend County Borough Council assures that Porthcawl’s Metrolink is built to last
Monday 22 July 2024
As the opening of Porthcawl’s Metrolink draws closer, Bridgend County Borough Council addresses any concerns about its structure and grass rooftop.
Coveted Green Flag status awarded to green spaces across Bridgend County Borough
Monday 22 July 2024
Nine sites across Bridgend County Borough have been awarded a prestigious Keep Wales Tidy Green Flag Award in recognition of their excellent visitor facilities, high environmental standards, and commitment to delivering high quality green spaces.
Children’s play area upgrades completed ready for school holidays
Thursday 18 July 2024
In recent months, the council’s Green Spaces team have been working with specialist contractors Sutcliffe Play Ltd and Play and Leisure Ltd on the repair and refurbishment of more than 20 children’s play areas across the county borough, with some playgrounds already open and more set to open next week.
Council calls for major changes in how future services are delivered
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Senior politicians at Bridgend County Borough Council have warned that ‘necessary, vital and unavoidable’ changes will need to be made to the ways in which services are provided before the local authority marks its 30th anniversary in 2026.
£20m redevelopment of iconic Grand Pavilion is well underway!
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council and its partners at Awen Cultural Trust have provided an update on the progress of the £20m redevelopment project at the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl.
Afon y Felin Primary School claims gold award a second time for Welsh efforts
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Celebrating success a second time following a recent reassessment, Afon y Felin Primary School has managed to maintain its Cymraeg Campus Gold Award, a much-coveted achievement for schools involved with the Siarter Iaith Cymraeg Campus – an initiative promoting the Welsh language and culture in schools.
Heronsbridge School secures leading spot with Investors in People
Tuesday 16 July 2024
A recent reaccreditation of Heronsbridge School’s platinum status with Investors in People, first achieved in 2021, has highlighted the school as having the highest nationwide score for this award in the school sector.