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Council’s collaborative clean-up of Maesteg lane
Sunday 15 June 2025
A Maesteg town centre lane which has been prone to anti-social behaviour and fly tipping received a recent make over.
New provision for pupils with moderate learning difficulties hails success
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Cynwyd Sant, a Welsh-medium primary school, and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd, a Welsh-medium secondary school, both based in Maesteg, are celebrating the success of new provision which has supported primary school pupils with moderate learning difficulties transition to comprehensive school.
Bridgend County Borough Council ranked as most cost-effective for waste services in Wales
Tuesday 10 June 2025
A recent report published by The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has once again named Bridgend County Borough Council as the most cost-effective local authority for household waste services in Wales, and one of the lowest costing local authority providers for recycling services.
Shipping Containers set to transform Porthcawl’s seaside economy
Monday 09 June 2025
A vibrant new waterfront initiative has been launched by the council’s Economic Development and Enterprise team to provide Porthcawl-based entrepreneurs with flexible short-term retail opportunities.
Bridgend County Borough Council and Cwmpas exceed targets to boost local economy
Wednesday 04 June 2025
From helping to create eight new businesses to providing development opportunities to over 130 existing businesses, the local economy in Bridgend County Borough has received a boost over the last year – and it’s thanks to an innovative partnership between social enterprise development agency Cwmpas and Bridgend County Borough Council.
Over £6,000 to be paid by convicted fraudster found misusing disabled blue parking badge
Wednesday 04 June 2025
A diligent investigation carried out by Bridgend County Borough Council’s fraud team has led to the conviction of a Swansea resident who has to pay over £6,000 for fraudulently using a disabled person’s blue parking badge in Porthcawl town centre.
Regional efforts targeting youth knife crime are celebrated
Thursday 29 May 2025
The recent Knife Crime Awareness campaign, 19 - 25 May, celebrated the vital collective work which addresses this persistent and complex issue across the county borough and wider.
Council to consult on new outdoor facilities guidance for proposed housing developments
Thursday 22 May 2025
Cabinet has approved the go ahead of a public consultation for the draft Outdoor Recreation Facilities Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) which provides planning direction for outdoor recreational spaces and facilities associated with new residential developments.
Leader and Cabinet positions confirmed at annual meeting of Council
Tuesday 20 May 2025
Members at Bridgend County Borough Council met on Wednesday 14 May for the Annual Meeting of Council to confirm the positions of Leader and Cabinet for the year ahead, and to elect a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Tender process set to begin for new-build Mynydd Cynffig Primary School
Tuesday 20 May 2025
The process to appoint a contractor as part of plans for a new-build replacement Mynydd Cynffig Primary School is set to get underway following approval by Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet.