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View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
Essential work to the council’s phonelines and online services
Wednesday 10 April 2024
Due to essential maintenance, the council’s phonelines and website will be temporarily unavailable this weekend (12 - 14 April 2024), starting at 4pm this Friday.
Contractor appointed for Caerau Wall Insulation Scheme
Wednesday 10 April 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has appointed Warmworks as the main contractor for the Caerau wall insulation remedial works following a thorough procurement process.
Community clean up at fly-tipping hotspot in Pyle
Wednesday 03 April 2024
Last week, Ffald Lane in Pyle was the focus of a community clean up in a bid to clear the area of dumped waste and create a more pleasant area for residents.
Crossing works pause to avoid peak trade and visitor periods
Thursday 28 March 2024
Work on the installation of the second of two new pedestrian crossings in Porthcawl has had to be postponed in order to avoid causing disruption during the spring and summer tourist season.
First Welsh Crimestoppers Zone launched in Bridgend County Borough
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council have teamed up with well-known charity Crimestoppers and Valleys to Coast Housing to introduce the first ever Crimestoppers Zone in Wales.
Council launches new employment project
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Quickstart Bridgend is a new initiative that will be offered by Bridgend County Borough Council to provide those seeking employment with paid work placements hosted by employers from across the county borough.
Residents encouraged to check that they are ‘vote ready’ for upcoming election
Monday 25 March 2024
Changes to the way residents in Bridgend County Borough can vote in person at polling stations and by postal and proxy voting will apply to the Police and Crime Commissioner election, which will be held on Thursday 2 May.
Councillors agree new personal safety protocol
Friday 22 March 2024
Councillors at Bridgend County Borough Council have agreed a new personal safety protocol following reports of abuse, threats, and intimidation towards elected members.
Work resumes on Sunnyside Wellness Village
Friday 22 March 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has welcomed news that work is to resume on the construction of an all-new health care centre and 59 affordable homes close to Bridgend town centre later this month.
Council to continue with current voting system
Thursday 21 March 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council’s voting system will remain unchanged for at least the 2027 local elections after full Council decided against holding a consultation about transferring to a Single Transferable Vote system (STV).