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Recycling in flats and high density estates

Some flats and high density housing estates do not have enough space for kerbside recycling collections. Residents in these properties recycle their waste at communal bins close to their homes.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/recycling-and-waste/recycling-in-flats-and-high-density-estates/

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B.E.S.T - Bridgend Employment Support Training

The B.E.S.T project is a flexible programme designed to simplify recruitment and support businesses to strengthen their workforce.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/benefits-and-support/employability-bridgend/best-bridgend-employment-support-training/

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Sustainable drainage systems

Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are drainage systems that improve or do not harm the environment. They efficiently and sustainably drain surface water, while minimising pollution and managing the impact on water quality of local water bodies.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/nature-and-environment/flooding/sustainable-drainage-systems/

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Charitable and discretionary relief

Charities can claim relief from rates on any non-domestic property wholly or mainly used for charitable purposes.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/business/business-rates/charitable-and-discretionary-relief/

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Grand Pavilion’s updated plans get green light

Updated plans for the redevelopment of the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl were unanimously approved this week by Bridgend County Borough Council’s development control committee.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/news/grand-pavilion-s-updated-plans-get-green-light/

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Pre-application planning advice

There are two ways to access pre-application planning advice. The first is the statutory service, which has a fixed fee decided by the Welsh Government while the second is an additional, more in-depth service.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/pre-application-planning-advice/

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Ordinary watercourse regulation

We have responsibility for regulating ordinary watercourses. Ordinary watercourses include streams, drains, ditches and passages that water flows through but that are not part of the main river network.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/nature-and-environment/flooding/ordinary-watercourse-regulation/

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Bridgend Market

This traditional market is home to a number of long-established family businesses and new traders.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/leisure-culture-and-libraries/town-centres/bridgend-market/

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Play in Bridgend County Borough

All children have the right to play. Our role is to ensure that children living in Bridgend County Borough have the time, space, and permission to access quality play opportunities.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/children-and-young-people/play-in-bridgend-county-borough/

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Kenfig Nature Reserve

Kenfig Nature Reserve is one of the UK’s most important wildlife conservation sites. It is one of Wales's top sand-dune reserves, with plants like wild fen orchids, birds and insects depending on this habitat for their survival.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/nature-and-environment/nature-reserves/kenfig-nature-reserve/

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