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Visitors enjoying the beach at Rest Bay

Plea to keep beaches clean this bank holiday as hot weather draws crowds

Friday 02 May 2025

Visitors who plan to make the most of the current good weather with a bank holiday trip to the seaside are being urged to dispose of their litter properly.

Rogue builder from Porthcawl handed a custodial prison sentence

Friday 02 May 2025

Following an investigation by Bridgend County Borough Council’s Shared Regulatory Services (SRS), Michael Anderson, a rogue builder from Porthcawl has been handed a custodial sentence of three years and six months.

Residents encouraged to ‘Spend summer in your town centre’ and enjoy a series of free public events

Thursday 01 May 2025

The council’s annual campaign to encourage people to ‘Spend summer in your town centre’ has launched this week.

Council clarifies row over inaccurate claims on sexual consent

Friday 25 April 2025

A local council has described a widespread news story which wrongly claims that older teenagers were being taught to accept dangerous and illegal sexual behaviour as being ‘a classic example of how misinformation can generate headlines’.

Maesteg Market

Bridgend Council unveils pop-up space in Maesteg Market

Thursday 24 April 2025

Bridgend County Borough Council's Economic Development and Enterprise team is excited to announce a fresh initiative designed to support local start-ups, creatives, and community groups right in the centre of Maesteg.

Bridgend Employer Support Training program launches

Tuesday 22 April 2025

Bridgend County Borough has officially launched the Bridgend Employer Support Training (BEST) program, a ground-breaking initiative designed to bolster businesses and enhance workforce capabilities across the region.

Coychurch playing fields

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet approve funding to support projects in Porthcawl and Coychurch

Monday 14 April 2025

Local projects in Porthcawl and Coychurch will be supported by Bridgend County Borough Council’s Town and Community Council Capital Grant Scheme following recent Cabinet approval.

Kayleigh Hopkins and Councillor Neelo Farr inside GOODNESS

New health-focused business opens in Bridgend Town Centre

Monday 14 April 2025

A fresh and vibrant business offering healthy lunches and smoothies has officially made its debut in the heart of Bridgend County Borough.

The Wales Wildfire Board are encouraging you to be Wildfire Wise

Thursday 10 April 2025

The Wales Wildfire Board are encouraging you to be #WildfireWise this spring and summer.

All-new accessible children’s play area at Cosy Corner

A whale of a time to had at Cosy Corner!

Thursday 10 April 2025

Local dignitaries, including Chris Elmore MP, Sarah Murphy MS, and Bridgend County Borough Council Leader, Cllr John Spanswick, gathered to launch the official opening of the marine inspired, all-new accessible children’s play area at Cosy Corner, situated in the popular waterfront area of Porthcawl.

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