Bank Holiday recycling and waste collections: There will be no collections on Monday 05 May 2025. Collections will take place one day later than normal for the week until Saturday 10 May 2025.

News

View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.

Former valley industrial estate prepared for new housing, shops and more

Wednesday 07 May 2025

Ground works are taking place at the former Ewenny Road Industrial Estate in Maesteg to prepare the site for an ambitious redevelopment and regeneration programme which will seek to transform the area with new homes, shops and facilities.

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’.

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.

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.