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There will be no recycling and waste collections on Monday 29 August (Bank Holiday Monday) and all collections will be one day later than normal including Saturday 3 September.
Please place your recycling and/or waste at the kerbside before 7am on your revised collection day.
Community Recycling Centres will be open as normal on Monday 29 August.
Visit our website to find out more about recycling and waste collections.
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 Congratulations to everyone receiving GCSE results today!
The past few years of studying haven’t been easy for learners, with the pandemic disrupting studies, many students had to adapt to different methods of learning whilst preparing for exams.
Lots of pupils have achieved fantastic grades in schools throughout the county borough today, with many choosing to continue their education in sixth form or college, while others have chosen to begin an apprenticeship or delve into the world of employment instead.
If you didn’t quite get the results you were hoping for and are unsure what the future holds, don’t panic! There are lots of options available:
- Talk to your school
- Visit the Careers Wales website for advice
- Consider an apprenticeship where you can work alongside industry professionals, earn a wage, and develop your skills
Visit our website for more on GCSE Results Day 2022.
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 Job Vacancy: Headteacher - Porthcawl Comprehensive School
Are you an experienced headteacher, senior leader or educational professional, with a proven track record of success?
We’re looking for an inspirational school leader, who will continue to lead all staff in achieving the highest educational standards for pupils at Porthcawl Comprehensive School.
The school is a Green 1A school which serves the popular seaside town of Porthcawl. The high achieving school has approximately 1250 pupils which includes a large flourishing sixth form.
Closing date: 08 September 2022
Visit our website for more information about the job vacancy and to apply.
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Adult Community Learning courses starting this September!
Looking to learn something new? Our Adult Community Learning Team have a variety of courses starting this September:
- Mixed Media Painting
- Gardening for Beginners
- French for beginners
- Using a Computer for Beginners
- Italian for Beginners
To find out more and sign up, please visit our website.
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Welsh Government’s Pupil Development Access Grant available for uniform and equipment
Parents and carers are reminded that help is available to buy school uniforms and other equipment for children ahead of the new term.
Funding is available to pupils who are eligible for free school meals and is offered to year groups from Reception through to Year 11 as well as pupils in special schools, special needs resource bases and pupil referral units.
Visit our website to find out more about the Pupil Development Access Grant.
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The Eastern Promenade in Porthcawl has now re-opened!
The area now has a flat, easily accessible space with new planters and enhanced flood defences.
The next phase of the planned work will see works extended into Sandy Bay and as far as Rhych Point, with additional dune protection works due to be carried out.
Find out more about the recent works by visiting our website.
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 Cabinet receives update on the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Funding
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has reiceved an update on how the authority is planning to benefit from UK Government’s new Shared Prosperity Funding (SPF).
In total, the council is seeking more than £23m under the themes of people and skills, supporting local business and community and place.
Among the projects the local authority wants to support are:
- Over £1m for health, climate and economical projects that will develop stronger and more resilient local communities, along with a ‘Resilience Hub’ featuring space for exhibitions and demonstrations as well as a trader’s area and pop-up seminars and workshops.
- More than £2m for projects and initiatives that help develop community capacity, such as establishing a new third sector fund or extending grants that support commercial properties beyond local town centres.
- £725,000 for green space enhancements and projects such as the Great Glamorgan Way, a 270km network of ‘green corridors’ connecting communities throughout the region.
- £400,000 to support local development and investment plans.
As the lead authority within the region, Rhondda Cynon Taff will put forward the council’s local investment plan for UK Government to consider in closer detail.
Visit our website to find out more about the plans for the Shared Prosperity Funding.
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 Last chance to apply for £150 cost-of-living payment
The small minority of residents who have not yet applied for the £150 cost-of-living payment are urged to do so before the payment deadline.
The council has recently issued reminder letters to all remaining eligible households who have yet to claim the one-off payment – applications must be made within 30 days of the date on the letter.
The easiest way to claim the payment is to visit the cost-of-living payment page on our website, which will take you to a short, online form that can be completed in a few minutes.
For more information on applying for the payment, please visit our website.
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 Give blood and save lives!
The need for blood has never been more important. Can you help? Welsh Blood Service need more people from the Bridgend area to sign up as donors to help patients across Wales. Appointments are available in Bridgend at the Heronston Hotel (CF35 5AW) on:
- 30 August
- 5, 15 and 30 September
Appointments are available in Maesteg Sports Centre (CF34 9EB) on:
Please be advised that if you have recently had a Covid-19 vaccination, then you must wait two days before making a blood donation.
Book your appointment to help save lives today.
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 We are recruiting!
We have several exciting job opportunities available and are currently recruiting for the following positions:
- Social Care Worker – Glyn Cynffig
- Administration Officer – Heronsbridge Special School
- Business Administrative Apprentice (Fixed Term) – ARC Day Centre
- Assistant Cook – Nantyffyllon Primary School
- Language and Play Officer (Fixed Term) – Flying Start
- Family Information Service Officer – Childcare Team
- Administrative Officer – Data – Pencoed Comprehensive School
Find out more about current vacancies and apply online today.
Sign up to our new weekly jobs bulletin to be the first to know about our latest job opportunities.
The bulletin will be sent straight to your inbox, all you need to do is sign up online.
Find out more and sign up online today!
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Emergency support is available
A range of emergency support continues to be available throughout the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
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