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Free school meal offer now extended to Full-time Nursery pupils
Monday 15 January 2024
Full-time Nursery pupils in Bridgend County Borough are now eligible for free school meals, as the Universal Primary Free School Meal initiative continues to be rolled out to even more learners.
Bridgend County Borough Council at the helm of pioneering project to tackle hate graffiti
Wednesday 10 January 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council is embarking on a ground breaking project to address hate graffiti across the county borough, through the use of the newly developed StreetSnap App from Swansea University.
Cabinet approves council’s Housing Support Programme Strategy
Tuesday 09 January 2024
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has approved the Housing Support Programme Strategy 2022 – 2026 which will be subsequently submitted to Welsh Government.
Council underlines importance of strategic transport list in current financial climate
Tuesday 09 January 2024
In light of the present financial situation, Bridgend County Borough Council has stressed the importance of a list of strategic transport projects, as well as a Cabinet review of the list in the near future.
Council staff take speedy action throughout Storm Henk
Friday 05 January 2024
As Storm Henk hit much of the United Kingdom this week, Bridgend County Borough Council’s Highways team worked tirelessly to make sure all roads remained safe and clear of debris.
Regeneration work set to provide new pedestrian crossing links
Wednesday 03 January 2024
The next phase of Porthcawl’s ongoing regeneration will begin next week with the installation of the first of several new pedestrian crossings.
Budget settlement news prompts warning over council services
Friday 22 December 2023
News that Bridgend County Borough Council is set to receive a 2024-25 budget settlement increase of 3 per cent has led the authority to warn that it is now impossible to avoid major changes for some council services.
Huge ‘thank you’ for making this year’s Santa Appeal the best yet!
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Throughout December, we called on the support and generosity of kind-hearted local groups, churches, businesses, and members of the public to donate to our Santa Appeal 2023, to ensure children in our care received a gift to open on Christmas Day.
Council and partners confirm arrangements for Christmas period
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Residents across Bridgend County Borough are reminded that there will be changes to certain services offered by the council and its partners over the upcoming Christmas period.
Christmas recruitment campaign underway to promote social care job opportunities
Tuesday 19 December 2023
The council’s ‘12 Days of Christmas Care’ campaign is underway to highlight the variety of social care opportunities available within the council.