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Council takes action over illegally parked caravans
Thursday 18 June 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed that action is being taken after a number of caravans gained access to playing fields at Litchard late on Monday evening.
Cabinet to be presented with Revenue Budget Outturn for 2025/26
Thursday 18 June 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet will be presented with the council’s revenue budget outturn for 2025-26 when it meets on 23 June, with the report highlighting how the council balanced its budget while continuing to invest in local services and support for residents.
Progress continues on Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr school modernisation scheme
Tuesday 16 June 2026
The Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr school modernisation scheme is continuing to make progress as part of plans to expand the amount of Welsh-medium education provision in Bridgend County Borough.
Cabinet to discuss its response to recommendations for improvement
Tuesday 16 June 2026
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council will meet next week to consider the progress of a plan for how it intends to introduce changes that will support improvements to public services and how the organisation operates.
Marking Carers’ Week across Bridgend County Borough
Monday 08 June 2026
Today marks the start of Carers Week 2026, which is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of unpaid carers across Bridgend County Borough.
Fuelling Dreams: The next generation of sporting stars celebrated at Halo Sport Foundation Awards
Monday 08 June 2026
The future of local sport took centre stage recently as Bridgend County Borough's finest athletes gathered for the launch of the newly refreshed Halo Sport Foundation, delivered in partnership between Halo Leisure and Bridgend County Borough Council on Wednesday 3 June 2026.
Number of children in care falls as council makes improvements to service
Thursday 04 June 2026
The Corporate Parenting committee of Bridgend County Borough Council has heard how the number of children in care is decreasing thanks to greater investment in the workforce, lower caseloads, earlier intervention and support for families and a greater emphasis on improving the stability of care environments.
Refurbishment of Maesteg Welfare Park play area officially complete with new and inclusive play features
Thursday 28 May 2026
The refurbishment of the play area at Maesteg Welfare Park has now been officially completed as part of Bridgend County Borough Council’s ongoing investment in community play areas across the county borough.
Work to begin on Bridgend Bus Station clock tower refresh
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Work to refresh the clock tower at Bridgend Bus Station is set to begin shortly after funding was secured through Bridgend County Borough Council’s Public Realm programme.
Pride in Place funding to make positive impact across Bridgend County Borough
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council has announced the first successful recipients of the Pride in Place Impact Fund (PiPIF) small grants.