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Residents urged to ‘avoid the burn’ this summer with safe disposal of flammable materials
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Following a recent fire at the Plan B depot in Tondu, residents are being warned to not put highly flammable items with their kerbside recycling or refuse collections
Foster carer Amy urges others to explore fostering during Foster Care Fortnight
Monday 12 May 2025
Foster Wales Bridgend foster carers are encouraging others to consider fostering a child and creating lasting connections in Bridgend County Borough.
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.
Cybersecurity ‘Champion of Champions’ title claimed by girls at Pencoed Comprehensive School
Wednesday 07 May 2025
On 12 February the top 10 performing Welsh teams from this year's girls CyberFirst Schools Wales competition, a National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) initiative to inspire girls to pursue a career in cybersecurity, celebrated their success at the ICC Wales, Newport.
New bus shelter to be positioned outside Porthcawl Library
Wednesday 07 May 2025
Passengers are set to benefit from a new bus shelter to be conveniently located outside Porthcawl Library in Church Street, Porthcawl.
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.