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School pupil’s winning poster to spearhead anti-littering campaign
Thursday 30 March 2023
A pupil from Plasnewydd Primary School will see his poster design turned into signs on bins and lamp posts throughout Maesteg as part of a new anti-littering campaign.
Healthy hedgehogs are set to be released at local nature reserves
Tuesday 28 March 2023
Working in partnership with Glamorgan Hedgehog Rescue, Bridgend County Borough Council is in the process of identifying suitable local nature reserves where hedgehogs can be released safely.
Siderise open new £1million innovation centre which puts Maesteg on the world stage
Tuesday 28 March 2023
Siderise Insulation have opened a new £1million innovation centre at their Maesteg site which reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to the county borough as well as creating more employment opportunities for local residents.
Uplifting graffiti project inspires the community!
Monday 27 March 2023
Recent art work colours the subways at Brackla and Merthyr Mawr Road, in a bid to inspire and uplift the local community.
Pencoed Library gets makeover to celebrate its 50th year
Monday 27 March 2023
Pencoed Library has undergone a major transformation in the largest investment the building has seen since it opened 50 years ago.
Brynmenyn Primary School shines in Estyn inspection
Thursday 23 March 2023
In a recent Estyn inspection, Brynmenyn Primary School demonstrated its success in helping its learners develop.
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils in schools across Bridgend are set to benefit from free school meals
Thursday 23 March 2023
From 17 April, the beginning of the summer term, all Bridgend school children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 will be offered a free school meal.
Estyn inspection success for Afon y Felin Primary School
Wednesday 22 March 2023
Afon y Felin Primary School has been deemed successful in supporting its learners to make progress by Estyn inspectors.
Bridgend town centre restaurant named ‘Best Restaurant in Wales 2023’
Monday 20 March 2023
A Bridgend town centre restaurant, Morgan’s Bistro and Cocktail Bar, has been crowned the ‘Best Restaurant in Wales 2023’ at the Best of Welsh Business Awards 2023, which were held last week at the Holland House Hotel in Cardiff.
Council to become a Fostering Friendly employer
Monday 20 March 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council is to become a Fostering Friendly employer to help encourage more people to become foster carers.