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View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
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.
School attendance campaign launched to coincide with start of new school year
Monday 18 September 2023
Pupils from schools across the county borough have come together to discuss the importance of attending school regularly, in a new short film which has been released by Bridgend County Borough Council to launch its school attendance campaign.
Cabinet to consider whether its financial support for Hybont project will continue
Thursday 14 September 2023
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council will meet next week (Tuesday 19 September 2023) to discuss whether the authority is going to be financially able to continue to support the Hybont green fuel project in future.
Welsh Government funding facilitates new social housing in Pyle
Tuesday 12 September 2023
The site of a former Bridgend pub, The Old Crown Inn in Pyle which was demolished in 2018, has been transformed to offer new social housing, providing inviting and affordable living accommodation.