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View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
Schools across the county borough do it again!
Tuesday 16 May 2023
An abundance of successes is attributed to our Bridgend schools yet again, with highlights ranging from Welsh language awards to shining examples of mathematical practice!
Council shows support for Dementia Action Week
Monday 15 May 2023
Bridgend Council Borough Council is proud to support the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Action Week - a nationwide event dedicated to raising awareness of dementia and promoting an understanding of its symptoms.
Local heroes celebrated at Mayor’s Citizenship Awards
Thursday 11 May 2023
Outstanding contributions from volunteers, charity champions, and other pillars of local neighbourhoods in Bridgend County Borough were all recognised as winners in this year’s Mayor’s Citizenship Awards.
Ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) infrastructure continues its roll out
Wednesday 10 May 2023
In line with the council’s aim to reach Net Zero Carbon by 2030 and supported by Welsh Government funding, the ULEV infrastructure continues its roll out, with phase one of several stages to be completed at the end of the month.
Celebrations mark developments happening at Frog Pond Wood
Wednesday 10 May 2023
Much is happening at Frog Pond Wood Nature Reserve, with it becoming a hedgehog rehabilitation release site, extending its boundaries as a nature reserve, as well as providing an outdoor learning environment for Little Acorns, a local nursery.
Council continues to tackle empty properties in Bridgend town centre
Tuesday 09 May 2023
With much resource invested into programmes to renovate and revive vacant and underutilised properties in the town, Bridgend County Borough Council continues to address the issue of empty commercial properties with a multi strategy approach.
Summer campaign to support high street retailers and ‘shopping local’ has launched
Tuesday 02 May 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council’s annual campaign to encourage people to ‘Spend summer in your town centre’ has launched this week.
Students urged to check eligibility for Education Maintenance Allowance payment
Thursday 27 April 2023
Eligible students in school sixth forms or college settings are reminded that increased support is now available from the Student Finance Wales Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) scheme.
Bridgend Day Services’ very own Wonder Woman retires
Wednesday 26 April 2023
From a young age, Frances Childs has challenged any preconceived limitations that people may place on those with learning disabilities - from winning an Olympic gold medal for swimming at age 24, to writing the published memoirs of her life! ‘A life less ordinary’ is how you might describe her life to date.
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.