New partnership board chair promises action and accountability

Monday 06 February 2023

Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership Board has named Councillor Jane Gebbie as its new chair.

Council put plans in place to support unaccompanied child asylum seekers

Tuesday 31 January 2023

Plans to provide care and supported accommodation for unaccompanied child asylum seekers in Bridgend County Borough have moved a step forward.

Repair Café Wales leads the way to a more sustainable lifestyle

Thursday 26 January 2023

‘A society empowered to work together to reduce waste, share skills, and strengthen our communities’ is the vision of Repair Café Wales.

Cabinet approves 2030 Net Zero Carbon Strategy

Friday 13 January 2023

A plan outlining how Bridgend County Borough Council intends to work towards Welsh Government targets on achieving net zero carbon status by the year 2030 has received Cabinet approval.

Employability Bridgend hubs set to open in local communities

Friday 06 January 2023

Local communities are benefitting from council funding to upgrade facilities at venues across the county borough. As a result, Employability Bridgend will be able to set-up community hubs in these venues, allowing more residents outside of the main town centres to access their services.

Nature boost for 10 local areas in Bridgend County Borough thanks to £250,000 grant

Friday 06 January 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council has been awarded a grant worth £250,000 from the Local Places for Nature project, which is jointly funded by Welsh Government and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Enhancements for A48 active travel route are underway

Friday 23 December 2022

Bridgend County Borough Council welcomes works to improve the active travel route along the A48, from Waterton roundabout to that at Picton Court.

Bridgend in top two county boroughs for recycling in Wales

Monday 19 December 2022

This year, Bridgend County Borough has been listed in the top two best performing local authority areas in Wales for recycling.

Health experts address concerns over Strep A and scarlet fever

Monday 12 December 2022

With hospitals and GP surgeries reporting huge pressures upon their services, Public Health Wales is reassuring local communities about Group A Streptococcal infection (Strep A).

Bridgend Taxi Marshals help to create safer streets this December

Thursday 08 December 2022

Taxi Marshals will be on duty in Bridgend town centre this December, in a bid to ensure a safe journey home for revellers.