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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Appeals - housing benefit and council tax reduction
Information about how to make a housing benefit or council tax reduction appeal.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/benefits-and-support/appeals-housing-benefit-and-council-tax-reduction/
Customer services
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We want to make sure that all sectors of the community can access our services and that whenever and however you contact us, you receive the highest level of customer service.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/council/customer-services/
Reviews - housing benefit and council tax reduction
A review of your Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction claim is required to ensure that the information we hold is accurate and up to date.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/benefits-and-support/reviews-housing-benefit-and-council-tax-reduction/
Report an issue
Report an issue to Bridgend County Borough Council.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/council/customer-services/report-an-issue/
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a single payment for people looking for work, or on a low income.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/benefits-and-support/universal-credit/
Business Start-Up Fund
This is a flexible grant scheme delivered through a partnership with UK Steel Enterprise and Bridgend County Borough Council.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/business/business-funding-and-grants/business-support-grants/business-start-up-fund/
Residents
See pages about council services for residents.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/
Overpayments
Find out how we recover benefit or support payments made in error, or how you can appeal against the decision that there was an overpayment.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/benefits-and-support/overpayments/
Empty Homes and Second Homes consultation
The Council is proposing to: Introduce a Council Tax Premium on long-term empty properties and second homes at 100% for those which have been empty longer than 12 months.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/council/consultations/previous-consultations/2022/empty-homes-and-second-homes-consultation/
Cost of Living Support
With the cost of living increasing, we understand that we may all need a little extra support with costs during this time. We've put together a list of financial support and discounts you may be eligible for.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/benefits-and-support/cost-of-living-support/