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Wednesday 05 June 2024
Events across the county borough are planned to mark June 6, 2024, the 80-year anniversary of D-Day, the largest seaborne invasion in history. Codenamed ‘Operation Overlord’, more than 150,000 Allied troops landed on five beaches in Normandy using ships and landing craft, laying the foundations for Germany’s defeat in World War II (WWII).
Thursday 23 May 2024
Bridgend town centre is set to become the stage of inspirational, original artwork created by art and design students from Bridgend College, as a result of a collaboration between the college and Bridgend County Borough Council.
Wednesday 22 May 2024
The Food Standards Agency and Shared Regulatory Service are warning people about a range of items produced by Bread Spread Ltd which have been found to be unsafe to eat.
Friday 17 May 2024
Following on from the recent announcement that more than 20 children’s play areas across the county borough have been earmarked for refurbishment, work is now set to begin in some of the parks over the next few weeks.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Through the Green Space Enhancement Project, Bridgend County Borough Council and Sker Farm have worked collaboratively to plant a diverse selection of native trees in a bid to promote biodiversity and tackle climate change.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
With her 100th birthday looming, Margaret Rees, a resident of Ty Cwm Ogwr in the Ogmore Valley, reflects on her colourful past and treasured memories of serving as a cook in World War II.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
The outgoing Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Cllr William Kendall, has recognised the fantastic contributions of volunteers, charity champions and other pillars of the community in this year’s Mayor’s Citizenship Awards.
Thursday 02 May 2024
The council is seeking local private landlords to participate in Welsh Government’s Leasing Scheme Wales as part of its strategy to address the current rise in homeless households across the county borough.
Thursday 25 April 2024
More local communities in Bridgend County Borough are set to benefit from the council’s Town & Community Council Capital Grant scheme following the latest round of applications.
Friday 19 April 2024
Supported by Welsh Government funding for active travel routes across Wales, Bridgend County Borough Council has recently completed a new active travel route from Ynysawdre to Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen, near Bridgend (seen in red on the map).