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View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
Help make Christmas special for local children by supporting the Santa Appeal
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Residents and businesses across Bridgend County Borough are being encouraged to spread some festive cheer by supporting this year’s Santa Appeal.
Padel, crazy golf, street food and more planned for Porthcawl’s seafront
Friday 23 October 2026
Local businesses invited to pop up at Coney Beach for new range of concessions. Opportunities to move into permanent spaces as regeneration development is delivered. Porthcawl seafront to feature new padel courts, crazy golf, surf lessons, street food and more.
Public meeting to highlight next stage of Blackmill bridge works
Friday 23 October 2026
A public meeting has been organised to inform residents of the Ogmore Valley about how the replacement of the A4061 river bridge at Blackmill will be carried out.
New fostering initiative launched to support children and young people in residential care
Thursday 22 October 2026
Foster Wales Bridgend is launching a new fostering initiative to help children and young people currently living in residential care move into supportive family homes.
Changes to Shared Lives Service deliver fairer support for carers
Monday 19 October 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council is proposing changes to its Shared Lives Service that will create a fairer and more sustainable model for carers while supporting the future growth of this vital community-based service.
New fund launched to support grassroots sport across Bridgend County Borough
Wednesday 14 October 2026
A new fund offering grants of up to £1,000 has been launched to help sports clubs and community organisations create more opportunities for people to get active across Bridgend County Borough.
£1.5m fund promises new skate parks, sports pitch improvements, community centre upgrades and more
Wednesday 14 October 2026
A new £1.5m fund to support community, leisure and infrastructure projects is set to be discussed by the Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council on 22 September 2026.
Council brings veterans together to strengthen support for Armed Forces community
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council recently brought together around 44 veterans, charities, and community organisations as part of a dedicated event to celebrate the contribution of the Armed Forces community and strengthen support for veterans across the county borough.
Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration: A bright new future for The Buccaneer
Friday 02 October 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council has announced that an iconic and well-known Porthcawl building with a hundred-year-old history is to be given a fresh lease of life.
Rhiw Car Park to remain open until midnight as major changes to be introduced
Thursday 01 October 2026
The Rhiw multi-storey car park in Bridgend town centre will remain open until midnight as part of a three-month trial, helping to support the town’s night-time economy.