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View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
New 20mph speed limit aims to boost road safety
Thursday 24 August 2023
As communities across Wales prepare for the introduction of a new 20mph speed limit on 17 September, Bridgend County Borough Council has revealed which local roads the authority believes should feature exemptions from the change.
Council takes action to maintain safety at Maesteg Bus Station
Thursday 24 August 2023
A temporary traffic order that was introduced at Maesteg Bus Station in 2022 to help avoid collisions and maintain public safety has now been made permanent by Bridgend County Borough Council.
Bridgend’s biggest jobs fair is back!
Tuesday 22 August 2023
Bridgend County Borough’s biggest jobs fair is returning to the Bowls Hall, Bridgend Life Centre on Thursday 14 September and there will be plenty of exciting opportunities on offer.
Class of 2023 celebrate A-Level results across Bridgend County Borough
Friday 18 August 2023
Students across Bridgend County Borough have once again excelled with their A-Level results and schools are celebrating the hard work of both staff and pupils.
Foster Wales Bridgend works towards eliminating profit from fostering
Friday 18 August 2023
Whilst Welsh Government moves ahead with plans to remove profit from the care of looked-after children, Foster Wales Bridgend highlights the benefits of fostering with a local authority.
Council teams up with Bridgend Ravens RFC to tackle issue of irresponsible dog owners
Thursday 17 August 2023
Bridgend Ravens RFC have teamed up with Bridgend County Borough Council to tackle the issue of dog fouling on public playing fields across the county borough.
School Essentials Grant available to support eligible learners
Tuesday 15 August 2023
With the new school year just around the corner, parents and carers are reminded to check to see if they are eligible for the School Essentials Grant Fund which offers support for key items such as school uniform.
Local Bus companies announce changes to bus services
Friday 04 August 2023
Bus operators across Wales will be announcing registered alterations to some of the services that they offer, largely due to changes in the support offered by Welsh Government.
Cabinet approves early transfer of land to Bridgend College
Friday 04 August 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved the early transfer of land to Bridgend College to secure the new town centre campus.
£300,000 budget for September students to travel to Bridgend College
Friday 04 August 2023
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has approved how funds will provide standard annual bus passes for college students in the coming academic year, who live more than three miles from Bridgend College. The passes will be used on existing First Cymru services, rather than a dedicated college bus service– a move which will in turn support bus networks across the county borough.