Bank holiday recycling and waste collections: There will be no collections on Monday 25 August 2025. Collections will take place one day later than normal for the week until Saturday 30 August 2025.
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200 homes, shops and more planned for former valleys industrial estate
Wednesday 27 August 2025
An ambitious regeneration project which is set to transform the former Ewenny Road industrial estate in Maesteg with new homes, shops and community facilities has moved a step closer.
Maesteg goes bananas for young entrepreneur’s lemonade stand
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Shoppers in Maesteg were given a refreshing treat when six-year-old Matilda, granddaughter of Go Bananas owner Hayley Morgan, set up her own lemonade stall inside the family greengrocers.
Businesses in Bridgend thriving with Business Start-up Grant
Tuesday 26 August 2025
New businesses across Bridgend County Borough are continuing to receive support to help with their start-up costs thanks to the Bridgend County Borough Council’s Economic Development and Enterprise Team.
Local artist sees success in Maesteg Market’s pop-up unit
Friday 22 August 2025
A local business has wrapped up a month long stay in Maesteg Market’s pop-up initiative, courtesy of the council’s Economic Development and Enterprise team.
Maesteg on the Menu: Free opportunity for local food and drink businesses
Friday 22 August 2025
Maesteg town centre is getting ready for a flavour-packed autumn as the Market Square hosts a Pop-Up Food and Drink Market on Saturday 25 October 2025.
Learners across Bridgend County Borough celebrate GCSE results day
Friday 22 August 2025
Pupils across Bridgend County Borough are celebrating GCSE results day today (Thursday 21 August 2025) and a range of support is available for all learners.
A Level results rise in Bridgend County Borough as class of 2025 celebrate their achievements
Friday 15 August 2025
Schools throughout Bridgend County Borough are celebrating the efforts of learners and staff with A Level results being up on all key indicators compared to 2024.
Ospreys return to the Brewery Field in Bridgend
Tuesday 12 August 2025
The Ospreys have received a warm welcome from Bridgend County Borough Council following the announcement that the Dunraven Brewery Field will host their home matches during their 2025-26 campaign.
Local gin entrepreneurs celebrate innovative business venture opening at Porthcawl seafront
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Local entrepreneurs Chris and Glenn have breathed new life into a previously unoccupied kiosk on Porthcawl seafront by launching ‘Porthcawl Distillery’, a unique gin experience and gift-shop with support from the council's Economic Development and Enterprise team.
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bro Ogwr receives sterling Estyn report
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Praised for championing the wellbeing of learners and their families, leadership and more, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bro Ogwr has excelled in a recent Estyn inspection.