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Council agrees to invest in new residential home for children
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to invest £1.62m into improving services for looked-after children by developing a new residential home within the local area.
Bus services to be reinstated through Pen-y-Fai, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam
Thursday 15 January 2026
Bus services will once again operate through Pen-y-Fai, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam from Monday 23 February, following an agreement between Bridgend County Borough Council and First Cymru Buses.
Local kitchen manufacturer boosts productivity with council support
Wednesday 14 January 2026
A local kitchen furniture manufacturer has boosted their productivity, thanks to support from funding the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Bridgend County Borough Council.
Council safeguards funding for schools in upcoming budget proposals
Friday 09 January 2026
There’s good news for parents, students, and schools in Bridgend County Borough Council’s upcoming budget proposals.
Council budget consultation gets underway and residents encouraged to have their say
Thursday 08 January 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council’s annual budget consultation is now underway, and residents are being encouraged to have their say on the council’s spending priorities for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Santa Appeal smashes target, bringing Christmas cheer to hundreds of local children
Tuesday 23 December 2025
This year's Santa Appeal has been another absolute triumph, with the Bridgend community stepping up in a truly phenomenal way to ensure local children have a magical Christmas.
Funding serves up support for healthy pizza business
Tuesday 23 December 2025
A local resident has taken his first step into launching a business by opening a pizzeria in Wyndham Street in Bridgend town centre.
Council confirms arrangements for 2025/26 festive period
Thursday 18 December 2025
Residents across Bridgend County Borough are reminded that there will be changes to certain services offered by the council and its partners over the upcoming Christmas period.
Leader announces changes to Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Councillor John Spanswick, Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council, has confirmed that changes have been made to the local authority’s Cabinet structure.
Council issues clearer guidelines on penalties for missing school
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Bridgend County Borough Council has updated its school attendance policy in support of its ‘Miss School, Miss Out’ campaign and to bring it in line with the latest national guidance from Welsh Government.