Last chance to apply for support from Halo Sport Foundation

Thursday 16 February 2023

Local athletes can follow in the footsteps of their Olympic and Paralympic heroes by applying for support from the Halo Sport Foundation.

Dozens of jobs on offer at upcoming Social Care Jobs Fair

Tuesday 14 February 2023

Dozens of exciting social care job vacancies will be promoted at a jobs fair in Bridgend County Borough this week

Work soon to start on Locks Common fire breaks

Tuesday 14 February 2023

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, with the support of Bridgend County Borough Council, will soon be working on Locks Common in Porthcawl to redefine and widen existing fire breaks.

Council approves plans to tackle empty properties

Monday 13 February 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved plans for the authority to join Welsh Government’s National Empty Properties Scheme, whilst proposals to introduce a council tax premium on long term empty properties were given the go ahead at full council.

Council explores all options to improve traffic in Pencoed

Monday 13 February 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council remains committed to exploring all options available in relation to improving traffic in Pencoed despite the council’s recent bid to the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund being turned down.

New Metrolink facility confirmed for Porthcawl

Monday 13 February 2023

Porthcawl is set to benefit from an all-new Metrolink facility after Bridgend County Borough Council agreed to increase funding that will ensure the project can be delivered without having to be scaled down.

Porthcawl’s Hi Tide Inn hosts job fair

Friday 10 February 2023

Local residents seeking new or alternative employment are invited to attend a job fair organised for Tuesday 7 February at the Hi Tide Inn, Porthcawl.

Fuel Support Scheme closes at the end of the month

Friday 10 February 2023

With over 15,000 payments to households so far, the Welsh Government Fuel Support Scheme has been running for the last four months and is due to close on February 28.

Planned industrial action for schools is put on hold

Friday 10 February 2023

The proposed strike for 14 February has been postponed in light of a new pay offer to educators from Welsh Government.

Don’t miss out on your child’s school and nursery places

Thursday 09 February 2023

Parents and carers are being reminded to ensure they submit applications in time to gain places for their children at their chosen school.