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.
Green light for highway improvements linked to new teaching block at Bryntirion Comprehensive School
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to fund necessary highway improvements linked to the building of an additional teaching block at Bryntirion Comprehensive School.
Works for Ynysawdre active travel route are complete
Friday 19 April 2024
Supported by Welsh Government funding for active travel routes across Wales, Bridgend County Borough Council has recently completed a new active travel route from Ynysawdre to Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen, near Bridgend (seen in red on the map).
New meeting date to be arranged for Hybont planning application
Thursday 18 April 2024
An application for a hydrogen production facility and associated solar farm in the Brynmenyn and Bryncethin area will no longer be considered as part of a special meeting of the Development Control Committee on Monday 29 April.
Cabinet to explore expanded options for a new waste and recycling service
Thursday 18 April 2024
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to explore options for bringing waste and recycling services in-house, or providing them via a LATCO local authority trading company in future.
Council receives update on town centre regeneration
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Members of Bridgend County Borough Council have received an update on how the 2021 Bridgend Town Centre Masterplan is progressing.
‘Period Proud’ initiative launches at Halo’s Bridgend Life Centre
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Youth Support Service in partnership with Halo, last week launched a ‘pick ‘n’ mix’ style selection stand of free, ecofriendly menstrual and other hygiene products which are available for all, at the reception area in Halo’s Bridgend Life Centre.
Pioneering scheme ensures healthy start in life for pre-school children
Monday 15 April 2024
37 pre-school settings from across Bridgend County Borough are taking part in the Healthy and Sustainable Pre-School Scheme which helps to promote positive health behaviours from an early age.
Flying Start childcare provision at Afon y Felin Primary School receives four ‘excellents’ in recent inspection.
Friday 12 April 2024
One of five Flying Start settings available to parents in the Kenfig Hill and Pyle area, the childcare provision at Afon y Felin Primary School has recently achieved four excellent ratings in their Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) inspection.
A new round of upgrades confirmed for children’s play areas in muti-million-pound investment
Thursday 11 April 2024
Twenty-two children’s play areas across Bridgend County Borough are set to benefit from major refurbishments as part of an ongoing programme of investment by Bridgend County Borough Council in play provision for future generations.
Public asked to share their views on proposed changes to home-to-school and college transport
Thursday 11 April 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has launched a full public consultation on proposed changes to the home-to-school or college transport arrangements which are expected to make just over £1 million in budgetary savings for the local authority.