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Pupils from Pencoed Primary pose with their copies of ‘The Bear Who Struggled To Care’, a children’s book written by local young carers.

Book written by young carers returns to highlight struggles and success

Tuesday 27 January 2026

A children’s book written by young carers in Bridgend County Borough has been republished to help raise awareness about the important roles that they play in looking after the needs of family members and relatives.

New wildflower and pollinator meadows, accessible pathways and visitor signage introduced as part of an ongoing Local Places for Nature project at Coychurch Community Field.

Nature gets a helping hand as part of a new natural spaces project

Monday 26 January 2026

Residents across Bridgend County Borough will see significant improvements to local green spaces over the next 15 months as a project to create more welcoming natural places gets underway.

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Council agrees to invest in new residential home for children

Wednesday 21 January 2026

Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to invest £1.62m into improving services for looked-after children by developing a new residential home within the local area.

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Bus services to be reinstated through Pen-y-Fai, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam

Thursday 15 January 2026

Bus services will once again operate through Pen-y-Fai, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam from Monday 23 February, following an agreement between Bridgend County Borough Council and First Cymru Buses.

(L-R) Paul Crutcher, Operations Director at Sigma 3 Kitchens, Tracy Mortimer, Local Enterprise Coordinator at Bridgend County Borough Council, Brian Lakin, Chairman at Sigma 3 Kitchens, Councillor Neelo Farr, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economic Development and Housing, Councillor Huw David, Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Simon Richards, Local Enterprise Coordinator at Bridgend County Borough Council and John Spanswick, Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council at Sigma 3 Kitchens.

Local kitchen manufacturer boosts productivity with council support

Wednesday 14 January 2026

A local kitchen furniture manufacturer has boosted their productivity, thanks to support from funding the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Bridgend County Borough Council.

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Council safeguards funding for schools in upcoming budget proposals

Friday 09 January 2026

There’s good news for parents, students, and schools in Bridgend County Borough Council’s upcoming budget proposals.

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Council budget consultation gets underway and residents encouraged to have their say

Thursday 08 January 2026

Bridgend County Borough Council’s annual budget consultation is now underway, and residents are being encouraged to have their say on the council’s spending priorities for the 2026/2027 financial year.

Team effort: Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Cllr Huw David with partners from Awen Cultural Trust, Halo Leisure and Bridgend College pictured with pupils from Cynffig Comprehensive School and volunteers from Brackla Tabernacle.

Santa Appeal smashes target, bringing Christmas cheer to hundreds of local children

Tuesday 23 December 2025

This year's Santa Appeal has been another absolute triumph, with the Bridgend community stepping up in a truly phenomenal way to ensure local children have a magical Christmas.

(L-R) Councillor Huw David, Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Alec Gilmore, owner of One More Slice and Councillor Neelo Farr, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economic Development and Housing at the new pizzeria unit in Wyndham Street.

Funding serves up support for healthy pizza business

Tuesday 23 December 2025

A local resident has taken his first step into launching a business by opening a pizzeria in Wyndham Street in Bridgend town centre.

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Council confirms arrangements for 2025/26 festive period

Thursday 18 December 2025

Residents across Bridgend County Borough are reminded that there will be changes to certain services offered by the council and its partners over the upcoming Christmas period.

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