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View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
New schedule for work on tennis courts at Griffin Park
Monday 06 November 2023
Work on the installation of two new tennis courts at Griffin Park in Porthcawl has been slightly delayed while a formal site access point for contractors is installed.
Give the gift of joy this Christmas by supporting the Santa Appeal
Friday 03 November 2023
People across Bridgend County Borough are being asked to help bring a smile to a vulnerable child or young person this Christmas by donating to this year’s Santa Appeal.
Ysgol Cynwyd Sant is a double winner in Welsh Rugby Union digital competition
Thursday 02 November 2023
Pupils from Ysgol Cynwyd Sant won two regional categories in a recent digital competition set by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), and later represented the Central South Consortium at the final, held at the Principality Stadium.
Council offers a range of solutions to support displaced market traders
Monday 30 October 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council is in discussion with displaced traders from Bridgend Indoor Market on a variety of options to ensure they can continue trading in the run up to Christmas.
Asthma campaign visits two Bridgend schools
Friday 27 October 2023
As part of an initiative across schools in Wales, Penybont Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr both welcomed Asthma + Lung UK Cymru into the schools to profile its campaign to educate people about how to respond if a child has an asthma attack.
Caring community of St. Mary’s and St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School shines in recent Estyn inspection
Friday 27 October 2023
The supportive community, impeccable behaviour of the children who show care and concern for each other, were amongst the strengths noted by inspectors during an Estyn inspection which took place earlier this year.
New video to showcase Bridgend County Borough’s thriving Welsh-medium education provision
Tuesday 24 October 2023
A new video is set to be launched to showcase Bridgend County Borough’s Welsh-medium education journey which includes parent and baby groups, schools, and lots of extra-curricular opportunities.
Cabinet approves list of strategic transport priorities for future funding
Friday 20 October 2023
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has approved a list of priority strategic transport projects that can be progressed when new funding is made available by UK or Welsh Government, either as part of the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) Metro Programme or other transport funding initiatives.
“Reckless” rogue trader sent to prison following SRS investigation
Thursday 19 October 2023
Following an investigation by Shared Regulatory Services (SRS), Bridgend based window and UPVC fitter Jordan Klein Jones has been sentenced to 32 months in prison after defrauding 22 customers out of thousands of pounds.
Kindness makes the cut at Ogmore Vale Primary School
Thursday 19 October 2023
It’s said that adversity can bring out the best in people and this was proven true by recent events at Ogmore Vale Primary School. Faced by current financial challenges, parents were offered some support through the kindness of two local hairdressers, Julie Grant and Lisa Morgan. The two ladies gave their time and skills for free, providing children with haircuts, ready for their return to school.