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View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
Porthcawl’s new promenade and flood defence work officially opened
Friday 08 September 2023
A £6.4m scheme which will help to defend Porthcawl from flooding and any potential future rise in sea levels was officially opened earlier this week.
A statement from Bridgend County Borough Council: No RAAC found in Bridgend County Borough schools
Thursday 07 September 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) can confirm that no reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has been identified at any school in the county borough.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg PSB Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee Vacancy
Thursday 07 September 2023
Advert for an Independent Co-opted Member to join the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Public Service Board Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
No immediate RAAC concerns for schools in Bridgend County Borough
Tuesday 05 September 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council can confirm that there are no immediate concerns in relation to the structure of any of its school buildings following the recent national coverage of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) being used in the construction industry.
Statement: No plans to redevelop land at Felindre Road playing fields
Friday 01 September 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council can confirm that there are no plans to sell off or build on any of the land at Felindre Road playing fields in Pencoed.
Porthcawl’s Metro Plus scheme is underway
Friday 01 September 2023
Construction work for a state-of-the-art bus facility, based at the heart of Porthcawl’s regeneration area alongside the Portway and Salt Lake car park, started last month.
Maesteg reuse shop is back open for business
Wednesday 30 August 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has been working with its partners Kier and community-based charity Groundwork to reinstate The Siding reuse shop at the Maesteg Recycling Centre, Heol Ty Gwyn.
Street art continues to stun local residents
Wednesday 30 August 2023
As part of a joint ‘Safer Streets’ initiative between the council and South Wales Police to tackle anti-social behaviour and generate feelings of safety, Another Day Another Spray and Thew Creative continue to flex their creative talents - this time with further street art in Brackla, Bridgend, and in Maesteg.
New forum for unpaid carers in Bridgend County Borough
Friday 25 August 2023
Unpaid carers in Bridgend County Borough have the chance to help shape and influence local support services through a new carer forum.
GCSE success for pupils across Bridgend County Borough
Thursday 24 August 2023
Pupils across Bridgend County Borough are celebrating GCSE results day today (Thursday 24 August 2023) and a range of support is available for all learners.