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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.
£1.6m funding helps reinstate evening bus services for the Llynfi Valley
Wednesday 10 July 2024
A popular local bus service is to reinstate its evening journeys next month following a successful bid by Bridgend County Borough Council for Welsh Government funding.
What the General Election results mean for Bridgend County Borough
Tuesday 09 July 2024
Following the recent UK Parliamentary Election, Bridgend County Borough is now represented by three different Members of Parliament and is split into three new constituencies.
Summer reading challenge set to launch with a host of fun-filled activities
Wednesday 03 July 2024
Awen Cultural Trust in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council will launch the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge and Awen Libraries’ summer programme of activities with a fun-filled, family event at Newbridge Fields in Bridgend on Saturday 13 July from 12noon to 3pm.
Assia Domestic Abuse Service is the only council led service in Wales to receive award
Wednesday 03 July 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Assia Domestic Abuse Service has been recognised for its sterling provision through its recent SafeLives’ Leading Lights accreditation, a quality assurance indicator for domestic abuse services that is acknowledged across the UK.
Sold out Ogi Porthcawl 10K returns this Sunday
Wednesday 03 July 2024
The Ogi Porthcawl 10K returns this weekend (Sunday 7 July) and residents are reminded that there will be some safety measures in place including temporary road closures and bus diversions.
Enjoy the coast, stay safe and help keep beaches clean this summer
Thursday 27 June 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council will be working alongside a host of partners to ensure that residents, tourists and visitors can enjoy the coastline of Bridgend County Borough this summer.
Council protects biodiversity flourishing in the wake of coal mining industry closure
Monday 24 June 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council plays its part in promoting and protecting the biodiversity which has replaced the scarred landscape of the mining valleys, as well as the wildlife found at other green spaces throughout its communities.
Work to tackle dying ash trees at Brackla Hill to begin
Friday 21 June 2024
Starting on Monday 24 June 2024, Bridgend County Borough Council will begin work to remove diseased trees struck down with Ash Dieback Disease (ADD).
Organised Crime Group sentenced to immediate imprisonment following SRS investigation
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Members of a South Wales Organised Crime Group, which sold illegal tobacco, cigarettes and Nitrous Oxide while money-laundering more than £1.5m, were recently sentenced at Swansea Crown Court to a total of 25 years of immediate imprisonment and 9 years as suspended sentences.