Regeneration work set to provide new pedestrian crossing links

Wednesday 03 January 2024

The next phase of Porthcawl’s ongoing regeneration will begin next week with the installation of the first of several new pedestrian crossings.

Huge ‘thank you’ for making this year’s Santa Appeal the best yet!

Wednesday 20 December 2023

Throughout December, we called on the support and generosity of kind-hearted local groups, churches, businesses, and members of the public to donate to our Santa Appeal 2023, to ensure children in our care received a gift to open on Christmas Day.

Success for Bridgend Community Safety Partnership at Wales Safer Communities Awards

Tuesday 19 December 2023

The Bridgend Community Safety Partnership has been recognised for its work in reducing the amount of anti-social behaviour at the Bowls Hall car park in Bridgend.

Ogmore Valley to benefit from project to increase woodland

Tuesday 05 December 2023

In a bid to address climate change, as well as increase woodland and habitat connectivity at the top of the Ogmore Valley, the council aims to plant over 10,000 trees, with a habitat mosaic scheme being proposed for Aber Fields, also known as the ‘Planka’.

Local restaurant involved in food hygiene prosecution

Monday 04 December 2023

Following an investigation by Shared Regulatory Services (SRS), two directors involved in the operation of the Swaddesh restaurant in Kenfig Hill were sentenced at Cardiff Magistrates Court on 27 November.

Work complete on Coychurch Crematorium’s new state of the art flower court

Thursday 30 November 2023

Work to build a new state of the art flower court at Coychurch Crematorium is now complete and funerals are once again being held at the main Crallo Chapel following the conclusion of the works.

Thieves target local cemeteries and disrupt water supplies

Wednesday 29 November 2023

South Wales Police and Bridgend County Borough Council are urging residents to remain alert and to report any suspicious behaviour they may witness when visiting local cemeteries.

Ten year anniversary for food hygiene ratings

Wednesday 29 November 2023

This month marks the ten year anniversary of Food Hygiene Ratings since they were first introduced as a new legal requirement in Wales back in 2013.

People urged to support Santa Appeal 2023 - it’s not too late to donate!

Tuesday 28 November 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Social Services and Wellbeing department would like to thank everyone who has already donated to this year’s Santa Appeal and remind you that there’s still time to donate.

Council shows support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse

Monday 27 November 2023

White Ribbon is a UK-wide campaign, starting on 25 November, which aims to raise awareness of male violence towards women. The White Ribbon symbol represents the conviction that abuse, no matter what form it takes, is unacceptable.