COUNCIL SERVICES AFFECTED...

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Bridgend County Borough Council is continuing to focus its resources on providing essential services and protecting vulnerable residents. The following information provides a summary of developments:

Contacting the council The Customer Service Centre at the Civic Offices in Angel Street, Bridgend is closed to the public. Residents are asked to use the online My Account and

Oggie webchat facilities, or to email talktous@ bridgend.gov.uk or call 01656 643643.

Recycling and waste The three community recycling centres in the county borough have now closed until further notice. Recycling and waste collections are currently going ahead as normal. The council is working with its waste partner, Kier.

Parks and playing fields, Rest Bay Car Park and

Salt Lake Car Park

All children’s playgrounds in the county borough, Griffin Park Porthcawl, Maesteg Welfare Park and both Rest Bay Car Park and Salt Lake Car Park in Porthcawl have now closed to the public following government advice around social distancing.

Coychurch Crematorium and cemeteries

All council-run cemeteries are currently open. Coychurch Crematorium is open, but the number of mourners attending a cremation service has been strictly limited to 10. The chosen individuals will be decided between families and the funeral director. This is to reduce the risk of exposure for staff and mourners.