How Bridgend County Borough recycles thousands of tonnes of waste
Friday 20 May 2022
Thousands of tonnes of waste are recycled each year thanks to residents who are signed up to Bridgend County Borough Council’s purple bag scheme.
News
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Porthcawl 10k set for return
Friday 20 May 2022
The Healthspan Porthcawl 10K, a major running event that debuted in 2019 will return this summer after a two-year absence. It is expected to attract thousands of runners from across the UK.
Report illegal puppy breeding to Crimestoppers
Friday 20 May 2022
Residents and businesses in Bridgend County Borough are being urged to speak up about illegal puppy breeding and report it anonymously to Crimestoppers.
Update on unpaid carers payment
Friday 20 May 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council has now started the process of making one-off £500 payments to all eligible unpaid carers in the county borough.
Funding awarded to support universal free school meals rollout
Thursday 19 May 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council has been awarded funding to support the rollout of universal primary free school meals.
Children to benefit from free access to musical instruments and tuition
Thursday 19 May 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council welcomes the launch of Welsh Government’s National Plan for Music Education and the National Music Service that will ensure that no child in the county borough misses out on music tuition and activities due to a lack of financial means.
Leader and Cabinet announced at annual meeting of Council
Wednesday 18 May 2022
Newly elected members at Bridgend County Borough Council have agreed who will undertake the Leader and Cabinet roles for the year ahead.
Local residents invited to attend ‘cost-of-living’ advice event
Friday 13 May 2022
Residents from around Bridgend County Borough are being invited to attend a FREE ‘cost-of-living’ event which will offer support and advice to people from all over the county borough.
Council confirms by-election as candidate opts not to take up member role
Wednesday 11 May 2022
One of the three successful candidates who stood for the Bridgend Central ward in the recent 2022 local government election has confirmed that he will not be taking up his new role as a county borough councillor.
Jubilee street parties in Bridgend County Borough
Wednesday 11 May 2022
Residents of Bridgend County Borough are being reminded not to leave it too late if they want to apply for a temporary road closure and hold a street party as part of the Queen’s forthcoming Platinum Jubilee celebrations.