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View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
Fake regeneration images are ‘misleading the public’
Friday 26 September 2025
Bridgend County Borough Council is urging people to disregard any unofficial CGI images that they may see online which purport to show what proposed housing could look like in the Salt Lake and Porthcawl waterfront regeneration areas.
Grand Pavilion set for £1.4m funding boost from Arts Council of Wales
Thursday 25 September 2025
The Arts Council of Wales has announced that the ongoing regeneration and transformation of Porthcawl’s much-loved Grand Pavilion is to receive an extra £1.4m boost in funding.
First steps agreed towards extended access in Bridgend town centre
Wednesday 24 September 2025
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has today (Tuesday 24 September) approved plans for changing the rules on how Bridgend town centre’s pedestrianised streets can be accessed as part of a new experimental traffic order.
Construction work on Village Farm Industrial Estate units underway
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Work on a series of new business units at Village Farm Industrial Estate are underway and progressing smoothly.
Updated plans unveiled for new-build Mynydd Cynffig Primary School
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Updated plans for the replacement Mynydd Cynffig Primary School have been submitted to further ensure the redevelopment delivers the highest standards in education, sustainability, and community benefit while incorporating feedback from residents.
Local training provider expands with business support from Bridgend County Borough Council
Friday 05 September 2025
A Bridgend based training provider has recently expanded their business with support from Bridgend County Borough Council’s Economic Development and Enterprise Team.
‘Hugely impressive’ improvements in the quality of Children and Family Services at Bridgend County Borough Council
Thursday 04 September 2025
A new report into how Bridgend County Borough Council provides key social services for children and families has revealed that the authority has delivered major improvements across every one of its target categories in less than two years.
Active Travel improvements: Community engagement and information drop-in session
Tuesday 02 September 2025
Residents are invited to an engagement session to discuss a proposed Active Travel route in the Ewenny Road area of Bridgend town.
Mayor’s Citizenship Awards celebrate the best of Bridgend County Borough
Friday 29 August 2025
The unsung heroes of Bridgend County Borough have been recognised as part of this year’s Mayor’s Citizenship Awards, celebrating the incredible volunteers, fundraisers, and community champions who make a real difference to people’s lives.
Temporary closure announced for Blackmill river bridge
Friday 29 August 2025
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed that the bridge at Blackmill which carries the A4061 over the river Ogmore will need to fully close in both directions between 8am and 5pm on Sunday 31 August 2025.