Bank Holiday recycling and waste collections: There will be no collections on Monday 05 May 2025. Collections will take place one day later than normal for the week until Saturday 10 May 2025.
News
View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
Plea to keep beaches clean this bank holiday as hot weather draws crowds
Friday 02 May 2025
Visitors who plan to make the most of the current good weather with a bank holiday trip to the seaside are being urged to dispose of their litter properly.
Rogue builder from Porthcawl handed a custodial prison sentence
Friday 02 May 2025
Following an investigation by Bridgend County Borough Council’s Shared Regulatory Services (SRS), Michael Anderson, a rogue builder from Porthcawl has been handed a custodial sentence of three years and six months.
Residents encouraged to ‘Spend summer in your town centre’ and enjoy a series of free public events
Thursday 01 May 2025
The council’s annual campaign to encourage people to ‘Spend summer in your town centre’ has launched this week.
Council clarifies row over inaccurate claims on sexual consent
Friday 25 April 2025
A local council has described a widespread news story which wrongly claims that older teenagers were being taught to accept dangerous and illegal sexual behaviour as being ‘a classic example of how misinformation can generate headlines’.
Bridgend Council unveils pop-up space in Maesteg Market
Thursday 24 April 2025
Bridgend County Borough Council's Economic Development and Enterprise team is excited to announce a fresh initiative designed to support local start-ups, creatives, and community groups right in the centre of Maesteg.
Bridgend Employer Support Training program launches
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Bridgend County Borough has officially launched the Bridgend Employer Support Training (BEST) program, a ground-breaking initiative designed to bolster businesses and enhance workforce capabilities across the region.
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet approve funding to support projects in Porthcawl and Coychurch
Monday 14 April 2025
Local projects in Porthcawl and Coychurch will be supported by Bridgend County Borough Council’s Town and Community Council Capital Grant Scheme following recent Cabinet approval.
New health-focused business opens in Bridgend Town Centre
Monday 14 April 2025
A fresh and vibrant business offering healthy lunches and smoothies has officially made its debut in the heart of Bridgend County Borough.
The Wales Wildfire Board are encouraging you to be Wildfire Wise
Thursday 10 April 2025
The Wales Wildfire Board are encouraging you to be #WildfireWise this spring and summer.
A whale of a time to had at Cosy Corner!
Thursday 10 April 2025
Local dignitaries, including Chris Elmore MP, Sarah Murphy MS, and Bridgend County Borough Council Leader, Cllr John Spanswick, gathered to launch the official opening of the marine inspired, all-new accessible children’s play area at Cosy Corner, situated in the popular waterfront area of Porthcawl.