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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View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
Local town and community councils are set to benefit from council funding
Thursday 06 July 2023
Communities across the county borough will receive funding from the Town and Community Capital Grant Scheme, allowing the development of community projects to go ahead.
Free school meals initiative extended to Year 3 pupils at schools in Bridgend County Borough
Tuesday 04 July 2023
From September 2023, approximately 1600 primary school pupils starting Year 3 will be offered a free school meal.
Porthcawl 10K returns this Sunday
Friday 30 June 2023
The residents and businesses of Porthcawl have been gearing up for the return of the Ogi Porthcawl 10K this weekend in what is set to be Wales’ largest running event this summer.
Council offers Zimmer Biomet workers its full support
Thursday 29 June 2023
News that Zimmer Biomet intends to cease manufacturing at its Bridgend plant has been described as a ‘significant blow for staff and the local economy’ by the Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council.
Porthcawl Welsh-medium seedling school proposals continue to make progress
Thursday 29 June 2023
Plans for Porthcawl’s first ever Welsh-medium seedling school have progressed to the next stage after Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet approved the outcome of a recent public consultation.
Council approves Licensing Impact Assessment for Bridgend town centre
Thursday 29 June 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has approved the publishing of the Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA). This highlights how the concentration of licensed premises impacts levels of crime and other anti-social behaviour in selected areas of Bridgend town centre.
Cefn Glas Eco Warriors achieve Eco School Platinum Award for the seventh time!
Thursday 29 June 2023
The Eco warriors of Cefn Glas Infant School have been recognised for their efforts in sustainability, as well as in developing their school grounds to promote biodiversity and grow their own food produce.
Council launches campaign to highlight award-winning world cuisine in Bridgend town centre
Wednesday 28 June 2023
A new, short film showcasing the wide selection of ‘destination’ restaurants located in Bridgend town centre has been released as part of the council’s ‘Spend Summer in your town centre’ campaign.
Upcoming Business Support Fair launching in Bridgend
Tuesday 27 June 2023
Businesses across Bridgend County Borough have been invited to attend a Business Support Fair that will take place next month.
‘Festival of Wellbeing’ summer event comes to Bridgend
Wednesday 21 June 2023
The council’s Employability Bridgend team are organising a ‘Positive Pathways, Festival of Wellbeing’ event on Thursday 29 June at the Bowls Hall, Bridgend Halo Life Centre.