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Wednesday 18 September 2024
Antisocial graffiti dominating the underpass in Mawdlam Way, North Cornelly, has been overwritten and quashed by a community reclaiming its power to bring back beauty and tranquillity to the area, with the first step initiated by local resident, Denise Heryet.
Wednesday 11 September 2024
The exterior side wall of the Blue Pearl’s Fish and Chip Bar in Maesteg town has stopped residents in their tracks since being used as the canvas for a vibrant mural, dedicated to spotlighting the rich cultural heritage of the town and its surrounding areas.
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Environmental health officers from the Shared Regulatory Service are visiting locations across Bridgend County Borough to determine what may be the cause for a reported increase in the number of common house flies.
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Following on from the resounding success of the ‘Pathways to Care’ course held in May, the council’s Adult Social Care and Employability Bridgend teams are offering a second round of recruitment opportunities for people looking to enter the field of social care.
Monday 09 September 2024
A woman from Pencoed who illegally claimed just over £7,200 in council tax support from Bridgend County Borough Council has been prosecuted.
Monday 09 September 2024
Council staff have been working throughout the past weekend to distribute sandbags, clear drains and gullies and prevent widespread flooding in Bridgend County Borough.
Wednesday 04 September 2024
Wildmill Community Centre, Bridgend, was a hive of activity on 12 August to mark International Youth Day - an event established by the United Nations in 2000 to celebrate the qualities of young people, recognise the challenges that they may face, as well as encourage their participation in shaping a better future.
Tuesday 06 August 2024
Officials from the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) and the Home Office recently visited Bridgend County Borough Council to observe firsthand the successful developments of a groundbreaking project supporting children affected by trauma.
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Plans to create a new community space and wildlife habitat at Coychurch playing fields are underway as part of the council’s focus on enhancing biodiversity across the county borough.
Monday 29 July 2024
Following an uplift in Welsh Government’s Housing Support Grant (HSG) for 2024 to 2025, Bridgend County Borough’s Cabinet has approved modifying the contracts of housing support providers in alignment with the move.