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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Events set to mark International Older Persons Day across Bridgend County Borough
Monday 25 September 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council at its partners will be holding a series of events across the county borough next week to mark International Older Persons Day on Sunday 1 October.
Saltlake Seafood Co. set to make waves in Porthcawl’s culinary culture!
Friday 22 September 2023
Opening just last month, Saltlake Seafood Co. is one of the five local, independent businesses to occupy a prime spot in the newly developed area at Cosy Corner, Porthcawl.
Council Leader warns of toughest budget yet
Friday 22 September 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Leader Huw David has warned that the upcoming budget setting process for 2024/2025 will be the toughest of his time in local government.
People encouraged to have a say on Maesteg town centre ‘placemaking’ plans
Thursday 21 September 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has launched a new, public consultation over its proposals for regenerating Maesteg town centre.
Caring culture of Bryntirion Infant School is given top marks!
Thursday 21 September 2023
The caring, community ethos of Bryntirion Infant School was noted as one of its key strengths in a recent Estyn inspection, which took place in April this year.
RAAC issue forces immediate closure of Bridgend Indoor Market
Wednesday 20 September 2023
The Bridgend Indoor Market at the Rhiw Shopping Centre in Bridgend town centre has closed with immediate effect this afternoon (Wednesday 20 September 2023).
Preparations underway for Porthcawl’s Elvis Festival (1)
Wednesday 20 September 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed which local roads will be temporarily closed to traffic in order help keep music fans safe during this year’s Porthcawl Elvis Festival.
Group leaders unite to tackle abuse of councillors
Wednesday 20 September 2023
The leaders of all political groups at Bridgend County Borough Council have joined forces to make a stand against abuse, threats, and intimidation towards elected members.
Budget pressures force council to withdraw its financial support from Hybont project
Tuesday 19 September 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed that the authority intends to ‘reluctantly withdraw’ its financial support for the Hybont green fuel project in the face of a predicted multi-million pound deficit for 2024-25 and significant new budget pressures.
Plans progress for Bettws’ Welsh-medium childcare hub
Monday 18 September 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council will shortly be going out to tender to source a provider to run the new Welsh-medium childcare facility, based in Bettws.