Over 30 Warm Hubs set to receive grant funding

Monday 20 February 2023

Over 30 groups and community centres in Bridgend County Borough are set to receive grant funding as they continue to open up warm spaces for people to get together.

Half term is here, with activities available across the county borough!

Monday 20 February 2023

Half term is here - providing the perfect opportunity to enjoy family time and get involved in activities available across the county borough!

Council takes ownership of consent applications for Grade II listed buildings

Sunday 19 February 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council has been successful in applying for Listed Building Consent Delegation, allowing the organisation to deal with Grade ll listed building consent applications, without the need for referral to Welsh Ministers.

Bridgend County Borough benefits from ‘Warm Welcome’ funding

Sunday 19 February 2023

The Warm Hubs Grant Scheme is set to benefit community centres and groups across the county borough, with approximately £40,000 offered by Welsh Government to support the initiative.

Kier’s Garden Waste Service is due to restart in spring

Friday 17 February 2023

The Garden Waste Service, fully funded by Kier, is due to restart with the company offering a random selection of enrolling residents a free subscription service.

Council Deputy Leader is nominated for Equality Award

Friday 17 February 2023

Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Social Services and Early Help, Councillor Jane Gebbie, has been nominated for the Ron Todd Award for Equality by more than 11 organisations or individuals.

Last chance to apply for support from Halo Sport Foundation

Thursday 16 February 2023

Local athletes can follow in the footsteps of their Olympic and Paralympic heroes by applying for support from the Halo Sport Foundation.

Dozens of jobs on offer at upcoming Social Care Jobs Fair

Tuesday 14 February 2023

Dozens of exciting social care job vacancies will be promoted at a jobs fair in Bridgend County Borough this week

Work soon to start on Locks Common fire breaks

Tuesday 14 February 2023

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, with the support of Bridgend County Borough Council, will soon be working on Locks Common in Porthcawl to redefine and widen existing fire breaks.

Council approves plans to tackle empty properties

Monday 13 February 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved plans for the authority to join Welsh Government’s National Empty Properties Scheme, whilst proposals to introduce a council tax premium on long term empty properties were given the go ahead at full council.