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Repair Café Wales leads the way to a more sustainable lifestyle

Thursday 26 January 2023

‘A society empowered to work together to reduce waste, share skills, and strengthen our communities’ is the vision of Repair Café Wales.

A community effort to raise funds for Bridgend’s vulnerable children

Thursday 26 January 2023

Pupils at Brynteg Comprehensive School collaborated with the Tabernacle Church, along with local businesses and charities, to raise funds for gifts for vulnerable young people and children, who otherwise would not receive presents at Christmas.

The ‘Time Is Right’ to become a Foster Carer in Bridgend County Borough

Wednesday 25 January 2023

A new vlog campaign, the ‘Time is Right’, has been launched by Foster Wales, the national network of 22 Welsh Local Authority fostering services.

Council Tax Reduction Scheme agreed for 2023-2024

Monday 23 January 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to adopt a Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2023-2024, which includes a discretionary element to ensure eligible residents can receive as much support as possible.

Cabinet Members discuss Medium Term Financial Strategy

Friday 20 January 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet met recently to discuss the authority’s proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2023-24 to 2026-27.

Porthcawl’s Grand Pavilion set to benefit from £18m funding boost

Thursday 19 January 2023

Porthcawl’s iconic Grand Pavilion building has been awarded £18m of funding, thanks to a successful bid submitted by Bridgend County Borough Council in partnership with Awen Cultural Trust to the UK Government’s Levelling Up programme.

Cabinet approves 2030 Net Zero Carbon Strategy

Friday 13 January 2023

A plan outlining how Bridgend County Borough Council intends to work towards Welsh Government targets on achieving net zero carbon status by the year 2030 has received Cabinet approval.

Council work throughout the night to prevent major flooding

Friday 13 January 2023

Council staff have been working throughout the night to distribute sandbags, clear drains and gulley’s and prevent widespread flooding in Bridgend County Borough.

Youth centre services expanded to provide further safe spaces in Bridgend County Borough

Wednesday 11 January 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Youth Support Team has expanded its offer of safe spaces for young people within the local community.

Rebel Business School returns to Bridgend County Borough

Tuesday 10 January 2023

An award-winning business school is returning to Bridgend County Borough, offering free support to entrepreneurs of the future.

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