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Newton Primary School praised for pupils’ positive attitude to learning!
Thursday 05 October 2023
Porthcawl’s Newton Primary School has been recognised for a host of strengths, including pupils’ enthusiasm to learn, in an Estyn inspection that took place in February this year.
Public invited to have a say on final proposals for Grand Pavilion
Wednesday 04 October 2023
The redevelopment of Porthcawl’s much-loved theatre, the Grand Pavilion is moving a step closer, with residents invited to have a final say on the proposed plans before they are submitted to the local authority for formal planning.
£800,000 of funding for project supporting children and young people
Tuesday 03 October 2023
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has approved the ‘Relationship Building Together’ (RBT) initiative – a project largely evaluating how services using the Trauma Recovery Model (TRM) can benefit those children affected by trauma.
Local rogue builder given suspended prison sentence
Tuesday 03 October 2023
Following an investigation by Shared Regulatory Services (SRS), Blaengarw builder, Drew Joyce, has received a sentence of nine months imprisonment, which has been suspended for two years.
First Cymru confirms changes to X1 and X3 bus routes
Monday 02 October 2023
Following the recent announcement by First Cymru that it will be introducing changes across a range of south and west Wales bus services, Bridgend County Borough Council is advising local residents that both the X1 and X3 services will be affected.
Cabinet approve Coety Primary School expansion plans
Monday 02 October 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet have approved plans to expand Coety Primary School following the outcome of a statutory notice.
Bridgend leads the way with pioneering children’s placement hub
Thursday 28 September 2023
A new, innovative children’s placement and assessment hub has been formally opened in Bridgend County Borough to cater for young people with complex needs in times of crisis and transition.
Council supports traders after RAAC forces closure of indoor market
Thursday 28 September 2023
The Bridgend Indoor Market at the Rhiw Shopping Centre in Bridgend town centre remains closed in the interests of public safety due to a potential issue involving the use of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) within the structure’s roof.
Council workers prepare for Storm Agnes
Wednesday 27 September 2023
Residents of Bridgend County Borough are being urged to take care and to plan ahead as the UK awaits the arrival of Storm Agnes.
Events set to mark International Older Persons Day across Bridgend County Borough
Monday 25 September 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council at its partners will be holding a series of events across the county borough next week to mark International Older Persons Day on Sunday 1 October.