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.
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View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
New facility planned for Flying Start provision in Nantymoel
Thursday 23 May 2024
Welsh Government funding is supporting the Flying Start childcare expansion programme across the county borough, with Nantymoel set to benefit from a new purpose-built facility to accommodate the childcare provision that already exists within the area.
Council and Ospreys confirm talks about possible relocation to Bridgend County Borough
Thursday 23 May 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council can confirm that talks are ongoing with the Ospreys about the team potentially relocating to the Dunraven Brewery Field from the 2025/26 season onwards.
Food safety risk prompts urgent product recall
Wednesday 22 May 2024
The Food Standards Agency and Shared Regulatory Service are warning people about a range of items produced by Bread Spread Ltd which have been found to be unsafe to eat.
Council pledges to provide greater support for people who have been in care
Tuesday 21 May 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to further strengthen the rights of children and young people who have been supported by the care system.
Universal primary free school meals to be extended to Year 5 pupils
Monday 20 May 2024
From June 3, Year 5 pupils across the county borough will be eligible for free school meals, as the Universal Primary Free School Meal initiative continues to roll out.
Work set to begin on children’s play area upgrades
Friday 17 May 2024
Following on from the recent announcement that more than 20 children’s play areas across the county borough have been earmarked for refurbishment, work is now set to begin in some of the parks over the next few weeks.
Unsung heroes honoured by outgoing Mayor of Bridgend County Borough
Wednesday 15 May 2024
The outgoing Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Cllr William Kendall, has recognised the fantastic contributions of volunteers, charity champions and other pillars of the community in this year’s Mayor’s Citizenship Awards.
New Leader and Cabinet announced at annual meeting of Council
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Members at Bridgend County Borough Council met earlier today (Wednesday 15 May) for the Annual Meeting of Council where they elected Councillor John Spanswick as the authority’s new Leader.
Ty Cwm Ogwr’s eldest resident reveals wartime past
Wednesday 15 May 2024
With her 100th birthday looming, Margaret Rees, a resident of Ty Cwm Ogwr in the Ogmore Valley, reflects on her colourful past and treasured memories of serving as a cook in World War II.
Farmland tree planting initiative aims to combat climate change
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Through the Green Space Enhancement Project, Bridgend County Borough Council and Sker Farm have worked collaboratively to plant a diverse selection of native trees in a bid to promote biodiversity and tackle climate change.