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View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
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.
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.