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Funding breathes new life into popular community space
Thursday 05 March 2026
Things are looking a lot brighter (and greener!) at Pheasant Field in Pen y Fai, thanks to funding which has transformed the community area into a safer, more welcoming, and vibrant space for residents to enjoy.
Local businesses and employees shine at BEST Awards
Tuesday 03 March 2026
Local businesses and their employees were recognised at this year’s BEST Awards, hosted by the council’s Employability Bridgend team.
Bridgend County Borough Council sets its budget for 2026-27
Thursday 26 February 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed a net revenue budget of £408m for 2026-27 and this includes a commitment to protecting budgets for schools as well as investing into visible public realm improvements such as highways maintenance and street cleaning.
New Parkinson’s football sessions hailed a major success
Wednesday 18 February 2026
A new football initiative designed specifically for people living with Parkinson’s disease is making a massive impact in Bridgend County Borough, with participants and organisers calling the initiative a "game-changer" for the local community.
Cabinet endorses final budget proposals for 2026-27
Tuesday 17 February 2026
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed its final budget proposals for 2026-27. Developed following the analysis of feedback from a thorough public consultation and scrutiny process, the proposals will now go forward for final approval at a meeting of Council on 25 February 2026.
Cabinet agrees to seek developer for new Welsh-medium seedling school
Thursday 05 February 2026
Plans to establish a new Welsh-medium seedling school and childcare facilities in Porthcawl have moved a step closer after securing approval from the Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council to invite tenders for its construction.
Local authority foster carers offered ‘unique package of benefits’ in new retention and recruitment drive
Monday 02 February 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council’s fostering service (Foster Wales Bridgend) has announced an exciting new initiative in a bid to retain and attract more foster carers.
Halo Bridgend Life Centre gym benefits from £300,000 investment
Monday 02 February 2026
Halo Bridgend Life Centre has benefited from a £300,000 investment for a substantial upgrade of equipment and extension of its fitness suite.
Council’s waste services partner launches community fund for local projects
Friday 30 January 2026
Plan B Management Solutions, the council’s waste and recycling partner, is providing £10,000 in grant funding to community and voluntary organisations across Bridgend County Borough.
Book written by young carers returns to highlight struggles and success
Tuesday 27 January 2026
A children’s book written by young carers in Bridgend County Borough has been republished to help raise awareness about the important roles that they play in looking after the needs of family members and relatives.