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Universal primary free school meals to be extended to Year 5 pupils
Monday 20 May 2024
From June 3, Year 5 pupils across the county borough will be eligible for free school meals, as the Universal Primary Free School Meal initiative continues to roll out.
Work set to begin on children’s play area upgrades
Friday 17 May 2024
Following on from the recent announcement that more than 20 children’s play areas across the county borough have been earmarked for refurbishment, work is now set to begin in some of the parks over the next few weeks.
Unsung heroes honoured by outgoing Mayor of Bridgend County Borough
Wednesday 15 May 2024
The outgoing Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Cllr William Kendall, has recognised the fantastic contributions of volunteers, charity champions and other pillars of the community in this year’s Mayor’s Citizenship Awards.
New Leader and Cabinet announced at annual meeting of Council
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Members at Bridgend County Borough Council met earlier today (Wednesday 15 May) for the Annual Meeting of Council where they elected Councillor John Spanswick as the authority’s new Leader.
Ty Cwm Ogwr’s eldest resident reveals wartime past
Wednesday 15 May 2024
With her 100th birthday looming, Margaret Rees, a resident of Ty Cwm Ogwr in the Ogmore Valley, reflects on her colourful past and treasured memories of serving as a cook in World War II.
Farmland tree planting initiative aims to combat climate change
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Through the Green Space Enhancement Project, Bridgend County Borough Council and Sker Farm have worked collaboratively to plant a diverse selection of native trees in a bid to promote biodiversity and tackle climate change.
New ‘no mow’ zones help balance grass cutting with biodiversity
Tuesday 14 May 2024
A series of ‘no mow’ zones have been established across Bridgend County Borough to promote greater biodiversity, help wildflowers and pollinators to spread, and support local wildlife including butterflies, bees, birds and insects.
Bridgend foster carer shares family recipe in new ‘celeb-backed’ cookbook
Monday 13 May 2024
The council is seeking local private landlords to participate in Welsh Government’s Leasing Scheme Wales as part of its strategy to address the current rise in homeless households across the county borough.
New primary school and allotments move a step closer
Wednesday 08 May 2024
Work to provide residents of Kenfig Hill with all-new primary school premises and modern community allotment facilities has made fresh progress.
Bridgend County Borough Council seeks landlords to join leasing scheme
Thursday 02 May 2024
The council is seeking local private landlords to participate in Welsh Government’s Leasing Scheme Wales as part of its strategy to address the current rise in homeless households across the county borough.