Awards for local parks and green spaces

Friday 26 July 2019

Nine of Bridgend County Borough’s most beautiful parks and green spaces have bagged themselves prestigious Green Flag awards.

Rare orchids thrive at Kenfig

Thursday 25 July 2019

A recent council check on orchid numbers at Kenfig National Nature Reserve in Bridgend County Borough had to stop when wardens and volunteers found there were too many to count in a single day.

More safe routes for walking and cycling

Thursday 18 July 2019

More than £3.6m worth of transport and active travel improvements will be made in Bridgend County Borough over the next year thanks to grants from Welsh Government.

Achieve your goals with Employability Bridgend

Thursday 11 July 2019

By swapping boilers and pipes for footballs and cones, a young Dad from Brackla is well on his way to a new football coaching career thanks to Employability Bridgend.

Have your say on sports pitches and pavilions

Wednesday 19 June 2019

With just three weeks left to go before the consultation deadline (10 July), Bridgend County Borough Council is urging people to have their say on the future of sports fields, pavilions, grass cutting and play grounds.

New Pencoed skateboard and BMX park

Monday 10 June 2019

An underused former tennis court has pulled a 360⁰ transformation to become a popular new £59,000 skateboard and BMX park.

Pencoed pavilion to be refurbished

Monday 10 June 2019

The pavilion at Pencoed Recreation Ground is set to be refurbished, re-opened, and taken on by Pencoed Town Council.

Latest progress on water sports centre

Monday 20 May 2019

Work on Porthcawl’s new water sports centre in Rest Bay is progressing well ahead of the facility opening later in the summer.

Thomas’ design promotes food waste recycling

Friday 17 May 2019

A Cwmfelin schoolboy will see his own artwork emblazoned on Bridgend County Borough recycling trucks this summer to help promote food waste recycling.

Three Blue Flags flying again

Wednesday 15 May 2019

Rest Bay, Trecco Bay and Porthcawl Marina have all retained their coveted Blue Flag awards which recognise the highest levels of cleanliness and water quality.