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Council safeguards funding for schools in upcoming budget proposals

Friday 09 January 2026

There’s good news for parents, students, and schools in Bridgend County Borough Council’s upcoming budget proposals.

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Council budget consultation gets underway and residents encouraged to have their say

Thursday 08 January 2026

Bridgend County Borough Council’s annual budget consultation is now underway, and residents are being encouraged to have their say on the council’s spending priorities for the 2026/2027 financial year.

Team effort: Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Cllr Huw David with partners from Awen Cultural Trust, Halo Leisure and Bridgend College pictured with pupils from Cynffig Comprehensive School and volunteers from Brackla Tabernacle.

Santa Appeal smashes target, bringing Christmas cheer to hundreds of local children

Tuesday 23 December 2025

This year's Santa Appeal has been another absolute triumph, with the Bridgend community stepping up in a truly phenomenal way to ensure local children have a magical Christmas.

(L-R) Councillor Huw David, Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Alec Gilmore, owner of One More Slice and Councillor Neelo Farr, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economic Development and Housing at the new pizzeria unit in Wyndham Street.

Funding serves up support for healthy pizza business

Tuesday 23 December 2025

A local resident has taken his first step into launching a business by opening a pizzeria in Wyndham Street in Bridgend town centre.

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Council confirms arrangements for 2025/26 festive period

Thursday 18 December 2025

Residents across Bridgend County Borough are reminded that there will be changes to certain services offered by the council and its partners over the upcoming Christmas period.

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Leader announces changes to Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council

Wednesday 17 December 2025

Councillor John Spanswick, Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council, has confirmed that changes have been made to the local authority’s Cabinet structure.

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Council issues clearer guidelines on penalties for missing school

Wednesday 17 December 2025

Bridgend County Borough Council has updated its school attendance policy in support of its ‘Miss School, Miss Out’ campaign and to bring it in line with the latest national guidance from Welsh Government.

(L-R) Iestyn Morgan, Director at Infinite Renewables, John Spanswick, Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council, Tracy Mortimer, Local Enterprise Coordinator at Bridgend County Borough Council, Simon Richards, Local Enterprise Coordinator at Bridgend County Borough Council, Andrew Crossman, Director at Infinite Renewables and Councillor Huw David, Mayor of Bridgend County Borough at a recent visit to Infinite Renewables Ltd.

Funding empowers local renewable energy innovation

Thursday 11 December 2025

Bridgend-based, renewable energy developer, Infinite Renewables Ltd has successfully leveraged funding from Bridgend County Borough Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to accelerate its green technology development, securing critical funding that will drive local economic growth and sustainable innovation.

Council Leader, Cllr John Spanswick and Cabinet Member Cllr Neelo Farr pictured with members of the Economy and Enterprise team and owner Laura Healey.

Pyle-based business reveals major growth plans thanks to funding support

Monday 08 December 2025

Pyle-based steel fabrication company ‘The Steel Shop Ltd’ (TSS) has revealed significant expansion plans thanks to some transformative funding from Bridgend County Borough Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Council to provide a boost to Maesteg with ‘A Very Merry Maesteg Christmas Market’

Friday 28 November 2025

Christmas shoppers can look forward to ‘A Very Merry Maesteg Christmas Market’, taking place on Saturday 13 December between 11am and 3pm in Maesteg Market Square.

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