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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.
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.
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.
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.
Bridgend celebrates Sustainable Food Places Bronze Award
Friday 28 November 2025
Bridgend has been awarded a prestigious Bronze Sustainable Food Places Award at the annual Wales Real Food and Farming Conference (WRFFC), held at Pencoed College on 18 November.
Views wanted over Porthcawl’s Waterfront Regeneration Masterplan
Thursday 20 November 2025
Residents of Porthcawl are invited to take part in a final round of public consultation over plans that could transform the seafront of Porthcawl and deliver a mix of fresh housing, new leisure and business opportunities, and a huge range of community facilities.
Schools celebrate success with awards for ‘Food and Fun’ programme
Thursday 20 November 2025
Schools in the county borough have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the Food and Fun programme, winning a leading award at the tenth anniversary Gwobrau Bwyd a Hwyl / Food and Fun Awards, held at the Cornerstone in Cardiff
Significant progress made with Caerau wall insulation remedial works
Thursday 20 November 2025
Significant progress has been made with the Caerau wall insulation remedial works and all eligible registered properties have now had the previous insulation removed.
Air quality improvements continue on Park Street
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Nitrogen dioxide levels on Park Street in Bridgend town centre are continuing to fall following measures introduced by Bridgend County Borough Council to improve local air quality.