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‘Summer of Fun’ offers free activities for children across the county borough
Thursday 16 July 2026
Children across Bridgend County Borough can look forward to an action-packed summer as the popular Active 4 Life programme returns with a wide range of free sports, games, arts and creative activities.
Free summer wellbeing day celebrates funding at Aberfields
Thursday 16 July 2026
A free summer wellbeing day with activities is taking place at the end of this month to celebrate significant funding to the Aberfields in Nantymoel.
Green spaces in Bridgend County Borough recognised with prestigious national awards
Wednesday 15 July 2026
Seven green spaces across Bridgend County Borough have received prestigious Keep Wales Tidy Green Flag Awards, with Coychurch Crematorium celebrating its 17th consecutive award and Bryngarw Country Park becoming one of only 14 sites across Wales to achieve Green Site Heritage Accreditation.
Council takes action against Council Tax Reduction fraud to protect public funds
Friday 10 July 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council has successfully prosecuted a Bridgend resident for offences relating to Council Tax Reduction fraud, reinforcing its commitment to protecting public funds and ensuring that financial support is available for those who are eligible.
Coety Primary School praised by Estyn as a welcoming and nurturing community where pupils thrive
Tuesday 07 July 2026
Coety Primary School is celebrating a highly positive outcome following its recent Estyn inspection, with inspectors praising the school as a welcoming and nurturing community where pupils thrive, make strong progress and feel safe, happy and ready to learn.
Trial your business for free at local pop-up shop
Monday 06 July 2026
Following the success of last year’s pop-up market in Maesteg town centre, the council's Economic Development and Enterprise team has launched a similar initiative in Caerau, called “From Caerau. For Caerau”.
Community invited to engagement event for Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr school modernisation plans
Thursday 02 July 2026
Parents, carers and members of the local community are invited to attend a public engagement event to find out more about proposals for a replacement Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr as part of Bridgend County Borough Council's school modernisation programme.