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 ‘no mow’ zones help balance grass cutting with biodiversity
Tuesday 14 May 2024
A series of ‘no mow’ zones have been established across Bridgend County Borough to promote greater biodiversity, help wildflowers and pollinators to spread, and support local wildlife including butterflies, bees, birds and insects.
Bridgend foster carer shares family recipe in new ‘celeb-backed’ cookbook
Monday 13 May 2024
The council is seeking local private landlords to participate in Welsh Government’s Leasing Scheme Wales as part of its strategy to address the current rise in homeless households across the county borough.
New primary school and allotments move a step closer
Wednesday 08 May 2024
Work to provide residents of Kenfig Hill with all-new primary school premises and modern community allotment facilities has made fresh progress.
Bridgend County Borough Council seeks landlords to join leasing scheme
Thursday 02 May 2024
The council is seeking local private landlords to participate in Welsh Government’s Leasing Scheme Wales as part of its strategy to address the current rise in homeless households across the county borough.
Grand Pavilion’s updated plans get green light
Wednesday 01 May 2024
Updated plans for the redevelopment of the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl were unanimously approved this week by Bridgend County Borough Council’s development control committee.
Business Support Fair returns to Bridgend County Borough
Wednesday 01 May 2024
Businesses across Bridgend County Borough are being invited to attend a Business Support Fair being organised by the council’s Economy team.
‘Aspiration Alley’ paves the way for pupils at Pencoed Comprehensive School
Tuesday 30 April 2024
A bland, grey corridor, nestled between the business and art departments at Pencoed Comprehensive School, has been transformed into an inspiring space through an artistic collaboration between pupils and local graffiti artist, Tee2 Sugars.
Council awaits further guidance over review of 20mph speed limits
Friday 26 April 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council is awaiting revised guidance from Welsh Government over how a forthcoming review of 20mph speed limits will be carried out.
All-new community recycling centre in Pyle is officially opened
Friday 26 April 2024
An official opening for the all-new community recycling centre in Pyle was held earlier this week and a number of local dignitaries along with Local Environmental Champions and award winners Aoife Dean and Kylan Williams were invited to explore the modern-day facility which will benefit the county borough for generations to come.
Local communities to benefit from council grant scheme
Thursday 25 April 2024
More local communities in Bridgend County Borough are set to benefit from the council’s Town & Community Council Capital Grant scheme following the latest round of applications.