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Bridgend County Borough Council ranked as most cost-effective for waste services in Wales
Tuesday 10 June 2025
A recent report published by The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has once again named Bridgend County Borough Council as the most cost-effective local authority for household waste services in Wales, and one of the lowest costing local authority providers for recycling services.

Shipping Containers set to transform Porthcawl’s seaside economy
Monday 09 June 2025
A vibrant new waterfront initiative has been launched by the council’s Economic Development and Enterprise team to provide Porthcawl-based entrepreneurs with flexible short-term retail opportunities.

Bridgend County Borough Council and Cwmpas exceed targets to boost local economy
Wednesday 04 June 2025
From helping to create eight new businesses to providing development opportunities to over 130 existing businesses, the local economy in Bridgend County Borough has received a boost over the last year – and it’s thanks to an innovative partnership between social enterprise development agency Cwmpas and Bridgend County Borough Council.

Over £6,000 to be paid by convicted fraudster found misusing disabled blue parking badge
Wednesday 04 June 2025
A diligent investigation carried out by Bridgend County Borough Council’s fraud team has led to the conviction of a Swansea resident who has to pay over £6,000 for fraudulently using a disabled person’s blue parking badge in Porthcawl town centre.