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Leader and Cabinet positions confirmed at annual meeting of Council
Tuesday 20 May 2025
Members at Bridgend County Borough Council met on Wednesday 14 May for the Annual Meeting of Council to confirm the positions of Leader and Cabinet for the year ahead, and to elect a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Tender process set to begin for new-build Mynydd Cynffig Primary School
Tuesday 20 May 2025
The process to appoint a contractor as part of plans for a new-build replacement Mynydd Cynffig Primary School is set to get underway following approval by Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet.
Council joins forces with local partners to support Dementia Action Week
Monday 19 May 2025
Bridgend Council Borough Council will be joining others across the UK in supporting the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Action Week – a nationwide event raising awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis for people affected by dementia and educating audiences on the most common symptoms of dementia.
Pop-Up Space opens its doors in Maesteg Market
Wednesday 14 May 2025
A brand-new pop-up space has officially opened in Maesteg Market, as part of a creative opportunity from Bridgend County Borough Council’s Economic Development and Enterprise team.
Positive ethos of Maes yr Haul Primary School celebrated by Estyn inspectors
Wednesday 14 May 2025
An ethos promoting wellbeing and mutual respect between pupils and staff has been illuminated in a recent Estyn inspection of Maes yr Haul Primary School, based in Broadlands, Bridgend.
Residents urged to ‘avoid the burn’ this summer with safe disposal of flammable materials
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Following a recent fire at the Plan B depot in Tondu, residents are being warned to not put highly flammable items with their kerbside recycling or refuse collections
Foster carer Amy urges others to explore fostering during Foster Care Fortnight
Monday 12 May 2025
Foster Wales Bridgend foster carers are encouraging others to consider fostering a child and creating lasting connections in Bridgend County Borough.
Former valley industrial estate prepared for new housing, shops and more
Wednesday 07 May 2025
Ground works are taking place at the former Ewenny Road Industrial Estate in Maesteg to prepare the site for an ambitious redevelopment and regeneration programme which will seek to transform the area with new homes, shops and facilities.
Cybersecurity ‘Champion of Champions’ title claimed by girls at Pencoed Comprehensive School
Wednesday 07 May 2025
On 12 February the top 10 performing Welsh teams from this year's girls CyberFirst Schools Wales competition, a National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) initiative to inspire girls to pursue a career in cybersecurity, celebrated their success at the ICC Wales, Newport.
Plea to keep beaches clean this bank holiday as hot weather draws crowds
Friday 02 May 2025
Visitors who plan to make the most of the current good weather with a bank holiday trip to the seaside are being urged to dispose of their litter properly.