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View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
Porthcawl Welsh-medium seedling school proposals continue to make progress
Thursday 29 June 2023
Plans for Porthcawl’s first ever Welsh-medium seedling school have progressed to the next stage after Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet approved the outcome of a recent public consultation.
Council approves Licensing Impact Assessment for Bridgend town centre
Thursday 29 June 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has approved the publishing of the Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA). This highlights how the concentration of licensed premises impacts levels of crime and other anti-social behaviour in selected areas of Bridgend town centre.
Cefn Glas Eco Warriors achieve Eco School Platinum Award for the seventh time!
Thursday 29 June 2023
The Eco warriors of Cefn Glas Infant School have been recognised for their efforts in sustainability, as well as in developing their school grounds to promote biodiversity and grow their own food produce.
Council launches campaign to highlight award-winning world cuisine in Bridgend town centre
Wednesday 28 June 2023
A new, short film showcasing the wide selection of ‘destination’ restaurants located in Bridgend town centre has been released as part of the council’s ‘Spend Summer in your town centre’ campaign.
Upcoming Business Support Fair launching in Bridgend
Tuesday 27 June 2023
Businesses across Bridgend County Borough have been invited to attend a Business Support Fair that will take place next month.
‘Festival of Wellbeing’ summer event comes to Bridgend
Wednesday 21 June 2023
The council’s Employability Bridgend team are organising a ‘Positive Pathways, Festival of Wellbeing’ event on Thursday 29 June at the Bowls Hall, Bridgend Halo Life Centre.
Tesco maintenance team praised for developing Day Services’ community garden project
Wednesday 21 June 2023
Partnering with Baobab Bach, a network of community pantries across Wales, Bridgend Day Services are developing their community garden at Ty Pen y Bont to supply fresh vegetables for local pantries.
Council commits to Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Armed Forces veterans
Wednesday 21 June 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council is once again signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant which pledges support to key initiatives such as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans.
Phased expansion of childcare provision for two-year-olds across Bridgend
Wednesday 21 June 2023
Welsh Government funding is supporting the phased roll out of Flying Start provision across the county borough.
Halo Leisure reaches finals for the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards
Friday 16 June 2023
Halo Leisure’s autism friendly swimming lesson programme has been recognised for making swimming more accessible for children with learning disabilities and autism.