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Council takes ownership of consent applications for Grade II listed buildings

Sunday 19 February 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council has been successful in applying for Listed Building Consent Delegation, allowing the organisation to deal with Grade ll listed building consent applications, without the need for referral to Welsh Ministers.

Council Deputy Leader is nominated for Equality Award

Friday 17 February 2023

Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Social Services and Early Help, Councillor Jane Gebbie, has been nominated for the Ron Todd Award for Equality by more than 11 organisations or individuals.

Kier’s Garden Waste Service is due to restart in spring

Friday 17 February 2023

The Garden Waste Service, fully funded by Kier, is due to restart with the company offering a random selection of enrolling residents a free subscription service.

Last chance to apply for support from Halo Sport Foundation

Thursday 16 February 2023

Local athletes can follow in the footsteps of their Olympic and Paralympic heroes by applying for support from the Halo Sport Foundation.

Work soon to start on Locks Common fire breaks

Tuesday 14 February 2023

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, with the support of Bridgend County Borough Council, will soon be working on Locks Common in Porthcawl to redefine and widen existing fire breaks.

Dozens of jobs on offer at upcoming Social Care Jobs Fair

Tuesday 14 February 2023

Dozens of exciting social care job vacancies will be promoted at a jobs fair in Bridgend County Borough this week.

New Metrolink facility confirmed for Porthcawl

Monday 13 February 2023

Porthcawl is set to benefit from an all-new Metrolink facility after Bridgend County Borough Council agreed to increase funding that will ensure the project can be delivered without having to be scaled down.

Council explores all options to improve traffic in Pencoed

Monday 13 February 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council remains committed to exploring all options available in relation to improving traffic in Pencoed despite the council’s recent bid to the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund being turned down.

Council approves plans to tackle empty properties

Monday 13 February 2023

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved plans for the authority to join Welsh Government’s National Empty Properties Scheme, whilst proposals to introduce a council tax premium on long term empty properties were given the go ahead at full council.

Planned industrial action for schools is put on hold

Friday 10 February 2023

The proposed strike for 14 February has been postponed in light of a new pay offer to educators from Welsh Government.

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