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Welcome to Bridgend County Borough Council’s media centre. These pages feature latest news from the county borough, and you can also keep up to date by following us on social media.

This news list is currently being filtered by January 2025  

First Minister visits Afon Y Felin Primary School

On 16 January, excitement clung to the air at Afon Y Felin Primary School in North Cornelly, with the anticipated arrival of the First Minister, Eluned Morgan. In just a short visit, the First Minister quickly learned of the school which, against the backdrop of socio-economic challenges, champions the children’s self-belief and aspirations.

Essential repairs have begun on Bwlch Mountain Road

Emergency repair work to the culvert at A4061 Bwlch-y-Clawdd road, Nantymoel, has started this week to remedy culvert damage caused by Storm Bert in November. Due to the urgent need for the repairs, a specialist contractor already working for the local authority has been authorised to undertake the works so that they can be expedited.

Cabinet sets out new budget proposals for 2025-26

Budget proposals for 2025-26 have been revealed by the Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council as the local authority sets about agreeing the next stage of its medium term financial strategy.

Last chance to apply for ‘warm hubs’ funding

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Employability Bridgend team in partnership with Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO) are issuing a final call for applications for the ‘Warm Hubs Grant Scheme’ funded by Welsh Government.

Time to talk budget 2025-26

For 2025-26, the council is set to receive a budget settlement increase of 4 per cent. Unfortunately, this will not be enough to deal with increased costs and higher demand for services.

Council publishes ‘Director of Social Services Annual Report 2024’

Bridgend County Borough Council has published its Director of Social Services Annual Report, following a presentation of the highlights to Council on plans for improving the service, and reflecting on the significant progress made over the last financial year, but also highlighting the challenges of meeting levels of need in a difficult financial context for local government.

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