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Works for the new teaching block at Bryntirion Comprehensive School is underway
Friday 06 September 2024
Construction work for the new four classroom teaching block at Bryntirion Comprehensive School has begun, with highway improvements planned to start at the beginning of October.
Growth opportunities for businesses as first ever Social Enterprise Marketplace event comes to Bridgend County Borough
Friday 06 September 2024
Don’t miss out on a unique opportunity to connect with social enterprises, trading charities, community organisations and many others across Bridgend County Borough and beyond.
Wildmill Community Centre takes centre stage to celebrate International Youth Day
Wednesday 04 September 2024
Wildmill Community Centre, Bridgend, was a hive of activity on 12 August to mark International Youth Day - an event established by the United Nations in 2000 to celebrate the qualities of young people, recognise the challenges that they may face, as well as encourage their participation in shaping a better future.
Pyle reuse shop is officially open for business
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council in partnership with Plan B Management Solutions and community-based charity Groundwork Wales has officially opened the new reuse shop at Pyle Community Recycling Centre.
Schools and pupils shine bright throughout Bridgend County Borough on GCSE results day
Thursday 22 August 2024
Pupils from across Bridgend County Borough have excelled on GCSE results day (Thursday 22 August 2024) and families and schools are celebrating the efforts of learners.
Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr is the first Welsh-medium school to claim gold award for Welsh success
Friday 16 August 2024
Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr is the first Welsh-medium school in Bridgend County Borough to receive the much-coveted Siarter Iaith Gold Award. The school has earned the honour for its efforts in following the Siarter Iaith Charter, a Welsh Government programme specifically designed for Welsh-medium settings to promote the Welsh language and culture.
Eligible pupils in Bridgend County Borough set to benefit from grants to help with school attendance.
Friday 16 August 2024
A short new animation highlighting the resources available to families in Bridgend County Borough who may be struggling with the financial costs of attending school has been released by the council, ahead of the approaching new school year.
Bridgend County Borough Council named as Wales’ lowest costing provider of waste services
Wednesday 14 August 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has been ranked the lowest costing provider of waste services in Wales, and among the lowest costing local authority providers for recycling collections in a recently published report by the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA).
Innovative children’s project receives visit from London officials
Tuesday 06 August 2024
Officials from the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) and the Home Office recently visited Bridgend County Borough Council to observe firsthand the successful developments of a groundbreaking project supporting children affected by trauma.
Exciting biodiversity project to enhance community space at Coychurch playing fields.
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Plans to create a new community space and wildlife habitat at Coychurch playing fields are underway as part of the council’s focus on enhancing biodiversity across the county borough.