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Council outlines next phase of waste and recycling service

Tuesday 19 March 2024

Bridgend County Borough Council has outlined how it intends to provide waste and recycling collection services to local households over the next few years and beyond.

Council agrees to adopt new development plan for the county borough

Friday 15 March 2024

Following a meeting of Council earlier this week, members have unanimously agreed to adopt a Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) for Bridgend County Borough.

Council takes innovative steps to tackle the unprecedented demand for temporary accommodation

Thursday 14 March 2024

In line with the aims of the Housing Support Programme Strategy, the Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to adopt a novel approach in relation to homelessness. Cabinet has approved the purchasing of Housing of Multiple Occupation (HMO), as well as the continuation of existing accommodation providers for a period of up to 12 months, to address the stark homelessness situation across the county borough.

Business rates support to continue in Bridgend County Borough

Thursday 14 March 2024

Nearly 900 local businesses will once again be eligible for business rates support after Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet agreed to adopt Welsh Government’s Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief Scheme for the next financial year.

Two schools from Bridgend County Borough reach the UK Formula 1 STEM Challenge finals!

Monday 11 March 2024

Pupils from Afon y Felin Primary School and Ysgol Cynwyd Sant have recently navigated their way through to the UK finals of the Formula 1 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Challenge, which will be held in Rotherham on March 12.

Council's Green Space Enhancement Project transforms community green spaces

Thursday 07 March 2024

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Green Space Enhancement Project illustrates the local authority’s commitment to improving connectivity between local residents and the green spaces on their doorstep.

Brand-new community recycling centre opens its doors to the public.

Wednesday 06 March 2024

Thousands of households will soon be able to recycle even more of their waste, with the opening of the long-awaited brand-new community recycling centre in Pyle.

Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council to step down

Wednesday 06 March 2024

After eight years at the helm of the local authority, Councillor Huw David has confirmed that he intends to step down from his position as Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council.

First Minister joins council leader in paying tribute to ‘community champion’

Tuesday 05 March 2024

First Minister Mark Drakeford and council Leader Huw David have paid tribute to David White, a former member of Bridgend County Borough Council who passed away recently following a short illness.

Glowing feedback for Bridgend County Borough Council’s Assia Domestic Abuse Service

Monday 04 March 2024

Assia Domestic Abuse Service has received excellent feedback from residents across the county borough who have been supported by the council led service.

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