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This news list is currently being filtered by January 2024
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Through the Green Space Enhancement Project, Bridgend County Borough Council and Sker Farm have worked collaboratively to plant a diverse selection of native trees in a bid to promote biodiversity and tackle climate change.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
With her 100th birthday looming, Margaret Rees, a resident of Ty Cwm Ogwr in the Ogmore Valley, reflects on her colourful past and treasured memories of serving as a cook in World War II.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Members at Bridgend County Borough Council met earlier today (Wednesday 15 May) for the Annual Meeting of Council where they elected Councillor John Spanswick as the authority’s new Leader.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
The outgoing Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Cllr William Kendall, has recognised the fantastic contributions of volunteers, charity champions and other pillars of the community in this year’s Mayor’s Citizenship Awards.
Tuesday 14 May 2024
A series of ‘no mow’ zones have been established across Bridgend County Borough to promote greater biodiversity, help wildflowers and pollinators to spread, and support local wildlife including butterflies, bees, birds and insects.
Monday 13 May 2024
To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight™ 2024, Foster Wales has launched a brand-new cookbook, entitled ‘Bring something to the table’ which will feature an exciting selection of mouth-watering recipes for readers to sample.
Wednesday 08 May 2024
Work to provide residents of Kenfig Hill with all-new primary school premises and modern community allotment facilities has made fresh progress.
Thursday 02 May 2024
The council is seeking local private landlords to participate in Welsh Government’s Leasing Scheme Wales as part of its strategy to address the current rise in homeless households across the county borough.
Wednesday 01 May 2024
Businesses across Bridgend County Borough are being invited to attend a Business Support Fair being organised by the council’s Economy team.
Wednesday 01 May 2024
Updated plans for the redevelopment of the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl were unanimously approved this week by Bridgend County Borough Council’s development control committee.