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Wednesday 23 November 2022
Funding has been approved to transform a derelict former industrial site in Maesteg and make it suitable for mixed-use development featuring new homes, retail opportunities, business enterprise units and a railway park and ride facility.
Wednesday 23 November 2022
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to extend the council’s links with Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Councils, in delivering the regional service for Independent Professional Advocacy and Independent Visiting - a statutory service for eligible children and young people.
Friday 18 November 2022
Free Wi-Fi is now available in town centres across Bridgend County Borough with the aim of increasing connectivity among residents, businesses and visitors.
Friday 18 November 2022
Today (18 November) Bridgend County Borough Council launches its ‘Spend Christmas in your town centre’ campaign, which encourages people to support local businesses and their local community.
Thursday 17 November 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet have approved plans to start a consultation process about increasing the council tax charge for owners of second homes and long-term empty properties.
Thursday 17 November 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council has welcomed comments from Minister for Climate Change Julie James confirming that Welsh Government has approved its business case to address failed wall insulation works at homes in Caerau.
Wednesday 16 November 2022
Do you know someone who regularly goes the extra mile for others, is an outstanding charity fundraiser, has performed an act of great bravery, or has put the local area on the map by achieving something special over the past 18 months?
Wednesday 16 November 2022
White Ribbon Day, 25 November 2022, falls on the same week as the start of FIFA men’s world cup this year and Bridgend County Borough Council is aptly supporting the campaign through arranging a football match with a difference!
Monday 14 November 2022
Since contractual arrangements with G4S Health Services are due to end shortly, Cabinet has approved that the council will assume the direct management of social care responsibilities for prisoners at HMP Parc, in line with the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.
Monday 14 November 2022
A local couple have won a prestigious ‘Fostering Excellence Award’ for their hard work, dedication, and excellent contribution to fostering in the county borough.
