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View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
New health-focused business opens in Bridgend Town Centre
Monday 14 April 2025
A fresh and vibrant business offering healthy lunches and smoothies has officially made its debut in the heart of Bridgend County Borough.
The Wales Wildfire Board are encouraging you to be Wildfire Wise
Thursday 10 April 2025
The Wales Wildfire Board are encouraging you to be #WildfireWise this spring and summer.
A whale of a time to had at Cosy Corner!
Thursday 10 April 2025
Local dignitaries, including Chris Elmore MP, Sarah Murphy MS, and Bridgend County Borough Council Leader, Cllr John Spanswick, gathered to launch the official opening of the marine inspired, all-new accessible children’s play area at Cosy Corner, situated in the popular waterfront area of Porthcawl.
Rogue traders investigation sees three members of the same family brought to justice
Tuesday 08 April 2025
Three rogue traders from the same family have been sentenced following a Shared Regulatory Services trading standards investigation into their illegal activities.
Rates relief scheme to continue support for eligible businesses in Bridgend County Borough
Monday 07 April 2025
Up to 780 local businesses will once again be eligible for business rates support after Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet agreed to adopt Welsh Government’s Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief Scheme for the 2025/26 financial year.
Glowing Estyn report for Pen-y-Fai Church in Wales Primary School
Monday 07 April 2025
During a recent Estyn inspection, the many strengths of Pen-y-Fai Church in Wales Primary School were identified by inspectors, who praised the “happy and vibrant” school especially for its inclusivity and Early Years’ provision.
A new Chief Executive for Bridgend County Borough Council
Thursday 03 April 2025
Bridgend County Borough Council has announced that Jake Morgan will join the authority in July as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Councils’ collaboration to support care experienced children is recommissioned with new contractor
Tuesday 25 March 2025
The Behaviour Clinic, a trauma informed care and therapy service, is the new contractor supporting the recommissioned collaboration between Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Councils via the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership, offering specialist therapy-led provision for care experienced children in a bid to promote stability in their care placements.
New date for the completion of Coety Primary School’s extension
Friday 21 March 2025
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved that 1 September 2026 will be the revised delivery date for Coety Primary School’s extension, which will coincide with the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
Three nominees make finals of ‘Social Care Wales’s award - and they need your vote!
Friday 21 March 2025
The finalists for the ‘2025 Accolades’ – prestigious awards run by Social Care Wales have been announced and Bridgend County Borough Council’s Social Services and Wellbeing directorate have three impressive finalists in the running: