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Council introduces electric vehicles to benefit social care workforce

Tuesday 25 April 2023

Following a recent successful pilot of new electric vehicles (EVs) by the social care work force, Bridgend County Borough Council has taken delivery of two, new electric cars.

Council’s new five-year plan calls on local people to ‘deliver together’

Monday 24 April 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council’s new Corporate Plan for 2023-28 showcases a fresh new approach for outlining how the authority intends to provide essential services, work alongside local people and partners, and carry out its business over the next five years.

Council commits to hosting Valleys Regional Park until 2024

Wednesday 19 April 2023

The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed that the council will continue to host the Valleys Regional Park (VRP) project until 2024.

Care Inspectorate Wales highlights improvements in council’s Children’s Social Care Services

Wednesday 19 April 2023

Following an improvement check by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) in November 2022, it was noted that Bridgend County Borough’s Children’s Social Care Services have made improvements across the board since the Performance Evaluation in May 2022.

Checklist for planning a street party in Bridgend County Borough

Tuesday 11 April 2023

An extra bank holiday day will take place on Monday 8 May 2023 along with a series of national events aimed at celebrating the King’s Coronation from the 6 to 8 May 2023.

Residents invited to have their say in speed limit consultation

Tuesday 04 April 2023

New legislation from Welsh Government means that from 17 September 2023, the national speed limit will fall from 30mph to 20mph on restricted roads.

Pîl Primary School succeeds in recent Estyn inspection

Monday 03 April 2023

According to Estyn inspectors, learners at Pîl Primary School are supported by teaching staff and are making marked progress.

Corneli Primary School is praised in recent Estyn inspection

Monday 03 April 2023

An Estyn inspection, carried out in October 2022, has highlighted how learners at Corneli Primary School are making evident progress and are fully supported by the teaching staff.

New Welsh Government land deal unlocks ‘ambitious future’ for Porthcawl

Friday 31 March 2023

Plans for a multi-million pound regeneration of Porthcawl’s waterfront moved a step closer today as Welsh Government confirmed the purchase of key pieces of land.

Council highlights the high cost of throwing rubbish from cars as A48 clean-up gets underway

Thursday 30 March 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council is warning motorists to expect potential delays when using the A48 this week as traffic will be down to a single lane along some sections of the route to enable workers to safely remove litter and rubbish from the highway verge.

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