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Hello,
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water are going to be carrying out works to replace a water main around the Maesteg Road area in Tondu.
The works are set to start on Friday 28 July and will mainly take place throughout the night to keep any disruption to a minimum.
In order to work safely, the contractors will be using temporary traffic lights at different locations throughout the works and where possible the lights will be removed by the following morning.
The work is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of September and if residents have any questions, they are advised to contact Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water on 0800 917 2652 or developer.services@dwrcymru.com.
Visit the Welsh Water website for more information.
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 Action packed ‘School’s Out’ programme for children and young people this summer!
Children and young people across Bridgend County Borough can look forward to a fun-filled programme of activities and events this summer.
In partnership with Awen, Halo Leisure, Urdd, Menter Bro Ogwr and town and community councils, the ‘School’s out’ programme is bursting with fun activities for children and young people including sports, games, arts and creative activities and events.
Activities include “Active 4 Life” holiday schemes, the summer reading challenge, free swimming opportunities, Welsh language activity programmes and much much more. The programme is designed to keep children and young people active, letting their imaginations run wild. There really is something for everyone to enjoy.
To view a full list of ‘School’s Out’ activities, please visit our website.
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 Job alert: Receptionist/Administrative Assistant (Welsh speaking)
We are on the lookout for a Welsh speaking Receptionist/Administrative Assistant who would like to be part of an exciting time for Customer Services as we seek to transform how we have previously delivered our services.
The ability to chat with customers and respond to correspondence confidently and easily through the medium of Welsh is one of the requirements of this position.
If this opportunity sounds ideal for you or someone you know, then we would love to hear from you.
With the school term about to end, this may be a suitable role for a Welsh-medium education pupil who is about to finish their studies for instance. Full on-the-job training will be given to the successful candidate.
You will be based at the reception desk in the Civic Offices, meeting and greeting visitors and dealing with a variety of inquiries from internal and external customers. As part of the varied role, you will also be required to assist and encourage individuals to use our new online self-service digital customer portal and to promote the benefits to our customers.
Applications are set to close on 2 August 2023. For more information and to apply, please visit our jobs page.
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 Reminder: Latest news bulletin also available in Welsh
We would like to remind you that this bulletin is also available in Welsh.
It includes exactly the same information as the English version and gets issued at 7pm every Thursday.
To sign up to the Welsh version, please visit our website to update your preferences.
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Funding awarded to tackle sticky issue of chewing gum on our streets
Plans are being put in place to remove the chewing gum that blights our local streets after receiving a grant for just over £12,000 to tackle the issue.
Established by Defra (UK Government) and run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, the Chewing Gum Task Force Grant Scheme is open to councils across the UK who wish to clean up gum in their local areas and invest in long-term behaviour change to prevent gum from being dropped in the first place.
It is estimated that the annual clean-up cost of chewing gum for councils in the UK is around £7 million.
Cabinet Member for Climate Change and the Environment, Cllr John Spanswick said: “We welcome the support from Welsh and UK Government and Keep Britain Tidy, as part of the Chewing Gum Task Force.
“The funding will allow us to purchase four machines to help tackle the removal of chewing gum litter from streets across our communities.
“We would hope that the clean-up of chewing gum stains and litter will encourage residents across the county borough to place litter in the bin, where it belongs, rather than on our streets.”
Please visit the Keep Wales Tidy website for more information about plans to tackle chewing gum littering.
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 Residents urged to check what benefits they are entitled to…
Across Wales, thousands of people are believed to be missing out on Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support and other benefits that they could be entitled to claim.
We are advising residents that a simple check with Advicelink Cymru could help clarify if they are entitled to claim help and support that they may not realise is available.
Provided by Citizens’ Advice and funded by Welsh Government, Advicelink Cymru offers free and confidential advice on subjects ranging from welfare benefits, debt and employment to education, housing, immigration and discrimination.
Trained advisors are available to talk about your circumstances, find what benefits you may be entitled to, support you throughout the claims process and help you to fill in any forms. They can also advise on what evidence may need to be provided.
You can contact Advicelink Cymru by using their free helpline - 0808 250 5700 - between Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or visiting the Advice Link Cymru page at www.citizensadvice.org.uk.
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Join our Citizen’s Panel!
People of all ages, races and genders are invited to join the council’s Citizen’s Panel and the local authority are particularly interested in hearing from younger people aged 16 to 30 years old.
The Citizens’ Panel is made up of a group of people who live in Bridgend County Borough and are regularly consulted on services run by the council.
Some recent consultations include Public Spaces Protection Orders, annual council budget consultation, Net Zero Carbon consultation, town centre masterplan and more.
Members of the panel can receive up to three surveys per year on a range of topics, services, and issues, as well as receiving regular newsletters to keep them updated.
By becoming a member of the panel, you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts on matters surrounding Bridgend County Borough and help to make a difference in our community.
Find out more and join our Citizen’s Panel on 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 at:
Ogmore Vale Life Centre on:
Trinity Church 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:
- Bus Station Regulator
- Placements Officer - General Fostering and Placements Team
- Events Officer - Economic Development
- Food and Fun Admin & Support Officer
- Child and Youth Counsellor - Family Support
- Resettlement Officer
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
We would also like to remind residents that a range of emergency support continues to be available:
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