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Santa Appeal smashes target, bringing Christmas cheer to hundreds of local children
Tuesday 23 December 2025
This year's Santa Appeal has been another absolute triumph, with the Bridgend community stepping up in a truly phenomenal way to ensure local children have a magical Christmas.
Funding serves up support for healthy pizza business
Tuesday 23 December 2025
A local resident has taken his first step into launching a business by opening a pizzeria in Wyndham Street in Bridgend town centre.
Council confirms arrangements for 2025/26 festive period
Thursday 18 December 2025
Residents across Bridgend County Borough are reminded that there will be changes to certain services offered by the council and its partners over the upcoming Christmas period.
Leader announces changes to Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Councillor John Spanswick, Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council, has confirmed that changes have been made to the local authority’s Cabinet structure.
Council issues clearer guidelines on penalties for missing school
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Bridgend County Borough Council has updated its school attendance policy in support of its ‘Miss School, Miss Out’ campaign and to bring it in line with the latest national guidance from Welsh Government.
Funding empowers local renewable energy innovation
Thursday 11 December 2025
Bridgend-based, renewable energy developer, Infinite Renewables Ltd has successfully leveraged funding from Bridgend County Borough Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to accelerate its green technology development, securing critical funding that will drive local economic growth and sustainable innovation.
Pyle-based business reveals major growth plans thanks to funding support
Monday 08 December 2025
Pyle-based steel fabrication company ‘The Steel Shop Ltd’ (TSS) has revealed significant expansion plans thanks to some transformative funding from Bridgend County Borough Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Council to provide a boost to Maesteg with ‘A Very Merry Maesteg Christmas Market’
Friday 28 November 2025
Christmas shoppers can look forward to ‘A Very Merry Maesteg Christmas Market’, taking place on Saturday 13 December between 11am and 3pm in Maesteg Market Square.
Bridgend celebrates Sustainable Food Places Bronze Award
Friday 28 November 2025
Bridgend has been awarded a prestigious Bronze Sustainable Food Places Award at the annual Wales Real Food and Farming Conference (WRFFC), held at Pencoed College on 18 November.
Views wanted over Porthcawl’s Waterfront Regeneration Masterplan
Thursday 20 November 2025
Residents of Porthcawl are invited to take part in a final round of public consultation over plans that could transform the seafront of Porthcawl and deliver a mix of fresh housing, new leisure and business opportunities, and a huge range of community facilities.