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Pyle-based business reveals major growth plans thanks to funding support
Monday 08 December 2025
Pyle-based steel fabrication company ‘The Steel Shop Ltd’ (TSS) has revealed significant expansion plans thanks to some transformative funding from Bridgend County Borough Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Council to provide a boost to Maesteg with ‘A Very Merry Maesteg Christmas Market’
Friday 28 November 2025
Christmas shoppers can look forward to ‘A Very Merry Maesteg Christmas Market’, taking place on Saturday 13 December between 11am and 3pm in Maesteg Market Square.
Bridgend celebrates Sustainable Food Places Bronze Award
Friday 28 November 2025
Bridgend has been awarded a prestigious Bronze Sustainable Food Places Award at the annual Wales Real Food and Farming Conference (WRFFC), held at Pencoed College on 18 November.
Views wanted over Porthcawl’s Waterfront Regeneration Masterplan
Thursday 20 November 2025
Residents of Porthcawl are invited to take part in a final round of public consultation over plans that could transform the seafront of Porthcawl and deliver a mix of fresh housing, new leisure and business opportunities, and a huge range of community facilities.
Schools celebrate success with awards for ‘Food and Fun’ programme
Thursday 20 November 2025
Schools in the county borough have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the Food and Fun programme, winning a leading award at the tenth anniversary Gwobrau Bwyd a Hwyl / Food and Fun Awards, held at the Cornerstone in Cardiff
Significant progress made with Caerau wall insulation remedial works
Thursday 20 November 2025
Significant progress has been made with the Caerau wall insulation remedial works and all eligible registered properties have now had the previous insulation removed.
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.
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.