Messages don’t go to waste

Refuse vehicles are being used to spell out some important messages about litter, dog fouling and recycling in Bridgend County Borough.

Keep your cool

With temperatures set to soar to over 30 degrees this week, Bridgend County Borough Council is urging residents to keep safe in the sun.

Don’t spoil the sunshine

Visitors and local residents are being urged to act responsibly so everyone can enjoy the sunshine.

Regeneration comes to Cosy Corner

Bridgend County Borough Council is offering tourism and leisure operators a seasonal opportunity at Porthcawl’s well-known Cosy Corner.

Armed Forces Day is marked

The Mayor of Bridgend County Borough has praised local residents for the support they displayed for the UK’s first Armed Forces Day.

Safety alert over baby hoodie

Trading Standards Officers have issued an urgent alert to parents who may have bought a hooded top for babies which does not comply with safety regulations.

Serious concern protocol is lifted

The Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales has lifted a serious concern protocol following improvements in the council’s services for children.

Honour for Mayor and Leader

Bridgend County Borough’s Mayor and council Leader have been made honorary life members of the newly formed Bridgend and County Borough Veterans Association.

Porthcawl the winner at Ryder Cup

The Ryder Cup Wales Seniors Open tournament at the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Rest Bay has been hailed a huge success for the area.

New facilities for young people

A mobile Youth Bus and Just@ask information centre for young people have been revealed in Bridgend County Borough.

Fostering enquiries up 200 per cent

Enquiries from prospective foster carers have rocketed by over 200 per cent following the recent Foster Care Fortnight.

What a relief!

Pubs, cafés, restaurants and shops throughout Bridgend County Borough are making their toilet facilities available to the general public as the area’s first comfort scheme gets underway.

Statement over job losses

Help and support is being made available to workers who have been made redundant at the Bridgend branch of Dairy Farmers of Britain.

Japanese knotweed

Residents are being advised about how they can deal with Japanese knotweed, a problem plant that requires careful handling, while staying on the right side of the law.

Join the coastal clean-up

Volunteers are being sought for a project that aims to help make Bridgend County Borough’s coastline litter free.

Street café pilot scheme

A new street café and sign licensing scheme is to be piloted in Bridgend town centre.

Could you share the care?
Bridgend County Borough Council is looking for people who can spare a few hours a week to spend time with a child who has special needs.

Economic downturn advice

The Government has produced a booklet that outlines all the practical help available to individuals and businesses during the economic downturn.

Digital television switchover help

Older people throughout Bridgend County Borough are being offered help with the forthcoming switchover to digital television.