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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.
Views wanted over Porthcawl’s Waterfront Regeneration Masterplan
Tuesday 18 November 2025
• Public consultation is underway on the masterplan for the Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration • Last chance to have your say, influence the final proposals and help deliver lasting regeneration • An exhibition and public event will take place at Hi Tide Inn 11am-8pm on 25 November • You can also view plans and leave feedback at www.porthcawlwaterfront.co.uk
Nominations open for Bridgend County Borough Council’s Mayor’s Citizenship Awards 2026
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Nominations for Bridgend County Borough Council’s Mayor’s Citizenship Awards are now open, and local communities are being encouraged to nominate residents, groups or organisations who have made a positive contribution to life in Bridgend County Borough.
Support a local child this Christmas by donating to the Santa Appeal
Thursday 06 November 2025
Residents and businesses throughout Bridgend County Borough are being invited to help bring joy to vulnerable children and young people this Christmas by supporting the Santa Appeal.
Council encourages residents to ‘shop local’ and support independent businesses and events in the run-up to the festive period
Thursday 06 November 2025
The council’s annual ‘Spend Christmas in your town centre’ campaign has launched this week, bringing exciting seasonal shopping promotions and a packed calendar of festive fun for the whole family.
Coychurch Crematorium donates £10,000 to Tenovus Cancer Care
Wednesday 05 November 2025
Coychurch Crematorium has donated £10,000 to Tenovus Cancer Care as part of a national scheme that raises funds for a wide range of good causes across the United Kingdom.
Lido swimming pool and all-new funfair rides planned for Porthcawl as council reveals final regeneration proposals
Tuesday 04 November 2025
Proposals for creating a Lido swimming pool and all-new funfair rides to act as iconic new seafront landmarks have been revealed as part of the final regeneration masterplan for the Porthcawl Waterfront area.
Newton Primary School pupils shine at national songwriting competition
Tuesday 28 October 2025
A talented group of pupils from Newton Primary School, Porthcawl, have once again represented Wales on the national stage after being selected to perform at the UK Schools National Songwriting Competition in London for the second consecutive year.
New plan to bring empty homes back into use across Bridgend County Borough
Thursday 23 October 2025
Bridgend County Borough Council has set out a new Empty Homes Strategy to further reduce the number of long-term empty residential properties and bring them back into use.
Mother's pride at daughters support for fostering other children
Wednesday 22 October 2025
A foster carer says she’s “so proud” of the way her three daughters have made a child in their care feel like “one of the gang”.