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Appointment of main contractor paves the way for crucial next stage of Grand Pavilion’s redevelopment
Monday 14 July 2025
The redevelopment of the Grand Pavilion Porthcawl has taken another significant step forward with the announcement of a main building contractor.
Maesteg business has successful stay in Maesteg Market pop-up unit
Friday 11 July 2025
A Maesteg business has had a successful stay in the pop-up initiative in Maesteg Market, courtesy of the council’s Economic Development and Enterprise team.
Council supports recruitment of traffic marshals for AIG Women's Open
Friday 11 July 2025
The Employability Bridgend team and the Council’s Economic Enterprise & Development team came together this week to help recruit traffic marshals for the upcoming AIG Women’s Open, taking place in Porthcawl at the end of this month.
Funding saves service number 172 from proposed route changes
Monday 07 July 2025
UK-based public transport company, Stagecoach South Wales, recently announced plans to cancel part of the daytime route provided by the service number 172, from Hendreforgan in Rhondda Cynon Taf to Bridgend Bus Station.
Schools swimming galas make a big splash across Bridgend County Borough
Friday 04 July 2025
A reintroduction of the once popular school swimming galas was last week trialled by several schools in Bridgend County Borough and has been named a resounding success.
Oldcastle Primary School is praised for community links
Thursday 03 July 2025
During a recent Estyn inspection, Oldcastle Primary School, described as inclusive and welcoming by inspectors, has been commended for its engagement with the community, as well as its many other strengths.
Sold out Porthcawl 10K returns this Sunday with a record amount of entries
Wednesday 02 July 2025
The Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K returns this weekend (Sunday 6 July) and residents are reminded that there will be some safety measures in place including temporary road closures and bus diversions.
Bridgend Forces Festival brings together Service children across the county borough
Wednesday 02 July 2025
The Bridgend Forces Festival returned to Bridgend County Borough last week, to bring together and offer support to Service children and their families.
Council cautions crackdown on misuse of public litter bins
Tuesday 01 July 2025
Residents are being urged to dispose of their litter responsibly, following a growing number of reports of fly-tipping and the misuse of public litter bins.
Community celebrates transformation of Bedford Park Nature Reserve
Thursday 26 June 2025
Residents, schoolchildren, voluntary action groups, stakeholders, and dignitaries recently celebrated the official launch of the newly enhanced access arrangements at Bedford Park Nature Reserve, which envelopes 18 hectares of green space and ruins of the 18th century Cefn Cribwr Ironworks.