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New sea defences planned for Coney Beach
Friday 16 June 2023
Public notices have been placed throughout Coney Beach in Porthcawl advising residents that Bridgend County Borough Council intends to use some of the land in the waterfront area to deliver new, improved sea defences.
Garw Valley fire prompts ‘stay safe and report suspicious activity’ advice
Thursday 15 June 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council is advising residents to follow some simple rules to help prevent the spread of fires this summer, and to make sure that any suspicious activities are reported to the authorities.
Awards pay tribute to dedication of local authority foster carers
Thursday 15 June 2023
During Foster Care Fortnight, Bridgend County Borough Council’s fostering team held their inaugural ‘Fostering Recognition Awards’ ceremony at The Atlantic Hotel in Porthcawl.
Successful roll out of resurfacing works across the county borough
Thursday 15 June 2023
Locations across the county borough have benefitted from road resurfacing works.
Emergency services thanked for their ‘swift action’ following Porthcawl plane crash
Wednesday 14 June 2023
Councillor Huw David, the Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council, has praised the front-line emergency services for their fast response to an incident earlier today which saw a light aircraft crash in shallow waters just off Town Beach in Porthcawl.
Bridgend to honour its Armed Forces community in town centre parade
Friday 09 June 2023
Residents across Bridgend County Borough are invited to attend a celebratory event in support of the Armed Forces community, on Armed Forces Day, Saturday 24 June.
Corneli Primary School claims first place in the ‘Big Walk and Wheel 2023’!
Thursday 08 June 2023
For the second time running, Corneli Primary School was crowned first out of schools from across the county borough, as well as fifth in the whole of Wales, in the Sustrans ‘Big Walk and Wheel’ competition.
Funding supports new 20mph speed limit on roads across the county borough
Thursday 08 June 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council is set to receive almost £1m from Welsh Government to assist with the implementation of the new 20mph speed limit on roads across Wales.
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd receives outstanding Estyn report
Wednesday 07 June 2023
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd has become the first Welsh-medium secondary school to receive no formal recommendations following an exceptional Estyn inspection which has led to the school being asked to produce two case studies of effective practice to share with others in the sector.
First ever Bridgend Forces Festival takes place
Wednesday 31 May 2023
The first ever Bridgend Forces Festival has been held at Newbridge Fields to bring together and offer support to Service children from all over the county borough.