Plans for £6m flood defences scheme in Porthcawl

Monday 24 February 2020

Plans for a £6m flood defence scheme in Porthcawl will see major work undertaken on the Western Breakwater, Eastern Promenade and Sandy Bay areas of the town.

No sports clubs to pay increased hire charges for playing fields and park pavilions

Wednesday 19 February 2020

Cabinet members at Bridgend County Borough Council will discuss a series of new measures on February 25 designed to bolster its Community Asset Transfer (CAT) package and help sports clubs, town and community councils and other organisations take on more responsibility for outdoor sports facilities in the county borough.

Pilot project underway with electric vehicles

Friday 14 February 2020

Bridgend County Borough Council is leading on a three-month pilot using electric vehicles for staff who travel across the county as part of their roles.

Cabinet to discuss extra £8.8m

Monday 13 January 2020

The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council is set to consider budget proposals for 2020-21 which could see an additional £8.8m invested in schools, highway maintenance, street cleansing, services for children who have additional learning needs and more.

Services for older people strong scores

Monday 13 January 2020

Services for older people in Bridgend County Borough have achieved positive results as part of a recent joint inspection.

Leader welcomes budget settlement news

Thursday 19 December 2019

The Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council has welcomed news that the authority is set to receive a higher settlement that what was originally expected for 2020-21.

Public views wanted on possible cutbacks

Friday 06 September 2019

As local authorities continue to deal with reduced budgets caused by a decade of austerity, Bridgend County Borough Council is considering cutbacks to services including street cleaning, CCTV, pest control, town centre events, adult learning, education support services, as well as closing one of its three community recycling centres.

Views wanted on enforcement scheme

Tuesday 11 June 2019

Bridgend County Borough Council wants to know what people think about proposed amendments to its environmental enforcement scheme.

Council budget agreed for 2019-20

Tuesday 26 March 2019

Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed a total net budget of £270.8m for the coming year.

‘Huge public response’ helps shape final budget proposals

Friday 08 February 2019

Feedback from an increase in the number of people taking part in Bridgend County Borough Council’s annual budget consultation has helped to develop the final proposed budget for 2019-20.