New Porthcawl foodstore set to open this week

Wednesday 12 July 2023

The new Aldi foodstore in Porthcawl is set to officially open this Thursday (13 July) and around 45 local residents have been successful in gaining employment at the store.

Local town and community councils are set to benefit from council funding

Thursday 06 July 2023

Communities across the county borough will receive funding from the Town and Community Capital Grant Scheme, allowing the development of community projects to go ahead.

Second phase of Cornelly schools’ modernisation programme gets the green light

Thursday 06 July 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved the second phase of a major school development programme in Cornelly, Bridgend.

Local active travel plans are boosted by Welsh Government funding

Thursday 06 July 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council is set to receive £1.5m to facilitate new and improved active travel routes across the county borough. Enhancements will include building new active travel routes, consultation work for future scheme developments, as well as promotion work.

The launch of free period subscriptions for all young women in the area

Thursday 06 July 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council is launching a trailblazing period dignity initiative to provide free period subscriptions to young women in the area who need them.

Free school meals initiative extended to Year 3 pupils at schools in Bridgend County Borough

Tuesday 04 July 2023

From September 2023, approximately 1600 primary school pupils starting Year 3 will be offered a free school meal.

Porthcawl 10K returns this Sunday

Friday 30 June 2023

The residents and businesses of Porthcawl have been gearing up for the return of the Ogi Porthcawl 10K this weekend in what is set to be Wales’ largest running event this summer.

Cefn Glas Eco Warriors achieve Eco School Platinum Award for the seventh time!

Thursday 29 June 2023

The Eco warriors of Cefn Glas Infant School have been recognised for their efforts in sustainability, as well as in developing their school grounds to promote biodiversity and grow their own food produce.

Council approves Licensing Impact Assessment for Bridgend town centre

Thursday 29 June 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council has approved the publishing of the Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA). This highlights how the concentration of licensed premises impacts levels of crime and other anti-social behaviour in selected areas of Bridgend town centre.

Porthcawl Welsh-medium seedling school proposals continue to make progress

Thursday 29 June 2023

Plans for Porthcawl’s first ever Welsh-medium seedling school have progressed to the next stage after Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet approved the outcome of a recent public consultation.