Council signs the Dying to Work Charter

Friday 20 September 2019

Bridgend County Borough Council has today (19 September) become the latest employer to sign up to the TUC’s Charter aimed at helping employees who become terminally ill at work.

Winners applauded at Bridgend’s greatest awards!

Thursday 19 September 2019

Bridgend County Borough’s flagship awards programme, ‘The Bridgend Business Forum Awards 2019’ sponsored by Valleys to Coast Housing took place at the Coed-y-Mwstwr Hotel, Coychurch recently.

Welsh Government attracts INEOS Automotive to Wales

Wednesday 18 September 2019

The Welsh Government has attracted a new auto manufacturer to Wales, creating up to 500 jobs on a site adjacent to the Ford plant in Bridgend.

Businesses can help make Porthcawl a plastic-free town

Monday 16 September 2019

Businesses in Porthcawl are being asked to take a collective stand to support the environment by cutting down on single-use plastics.

Young Carers ID card scheme

Tuesday 10 September 2019

Bridgend County Borough Council has handed out its 300th Young Carers’ ID card in a scheme intended to create more understanding of the issues Young Carers face.

Cheques for Mayor’s charities

Monday 09 September 2019

The former Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Councillor John McCarthy, has presented cheques to the three charities he chose to support during his year in office.

Childcare offer helps parents

Friday 06 September 2019

Working parents of young children are being reminded that they may be eligible to access some free childcare.

Public views wanted on possible cutbacks

Friday 06 September 2019

As local authorities continue to deal with reduced budgets caused by a decade of austerity, Bridgend County Borough Council is considering cutbacks to services including street cleaning, CCTV, pest control, town centre events, adult learning, education support services, as well as closing one of its three community recycling centres.

Care leavers can inspire others

Thursday 05 September 2019

As thousands of students begin university this month, Bridgend County Borough Council would like to wish luck to all of its care leavers who will be embarking on the latest chapter in their lives.

Sports pitches and play areas

Tuesday 03 September 2019

The conundrum over how sports pitches, pavilions and playgrounds should be managed in the future will continue to be debated this week by councillors at Bridgend County Borough Council.