Bank holiday recycling and waste collections: There will be no collections on Monday 25 August 2025. Collections will take place one day later than normal for the week until Saturday 30 August 2025.
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View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
Council joins forces with local partners to support Dementia Action Week
Monday 19 May 2025
Bridgend Council Borough Council will be joining others across the UK in supporting the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Action Week – a nationwide event raising awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis for people affected by dementia and educating audiences on the most common symptoms of dementia.
Bridgend County Borough’s second Crimestoppers Zone launched in Brynmenyn
Monday 19 May 2025
A collaboration between Bridgend County borough and independent charity, Crimestoppers, has recently launched a Crimestoppers Zone located in Brynmenyn, Bridgend – the second of its kind in the county borough.
Pop-Up Space opens its doors in Maesteg Market
Wednesday 14 May 2025
A brand-new pop-up space has officially opened in Maesteg Market, as part of a creative opportunity from Bridgend County Borough Council’s Economic Development and Enterprise team.
Positive ethos of Maes yr Haul Primary School celebrated by Estyn inspectors
Wednesday 14 May 2025
An ethos promoting wellbeing and mutual respect between pupils and staff has been illuminated in a recent Estyn inspection of Maes yr Haul Primary School, based in Broadlands, Bridgend.
Residents urged to ‘avoid the burn’ this summer with safe disposal of flammable materials
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Following a recent fire at the Plan B depot in Tondu, residents are being warned to not put highly flammable items with their kerbside recycling or refuse collections
Foster carer Amy urges others to explore fostering during Foster Care Fortnight
Monday 12 May 2025
Foster Wales Bridgend foster carers are encouraging others to consider fostering a child and creating lasting connections in Bridgend County Borough.
Former valley industrial estate prepared for new housing, shops and more
Wednesday 07 May 2025
Ground works are taking place at the former Ewenny Road Industrial Estate in Maesteg to prepare the site for an ambitious redevelopment and regeneration programme which will seek to transform the area with new homes, shops and facilities.
Cybersecurity ‘Champion of Champions’ title claimed by girls at Pencoed Comprehensive School
Wednesday 07 May 2025
On 12 February the top 10 performing Welsh teams from this year's girls CyberFirst Schools Wales competition, a National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) initiative to inspire girls to pursue a career in cybersecurity, celebrated their success at the ICC Wales, Newport.
New bus shelter to be positioned outside Porthcawl Library
Wednesday 07 May 2025
Passengers are set to benefit from a new bus shelter to be conveniently located outside Porthcawl Library in Church Street, Porthcawl.
Plea to keep beaches clean this bank holiday as hot weather draws crowds
Friday 02 May 2025
Visitors who plan to make the most of the current good weather with a bank holiday trip to the seaside are being urged to dispose of their litter properly.