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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Shoreline Management Plan
The Shoreline Management Plan is a non-statutory policy document advising on how the coastline should change in the long term. It helps planners and regulators to plan for and manage the way that the coast will change.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/nature-and-environment/flooding/shoreline-management-plan/
Heat Pump Scheme
Heat Pump Ready Bridgend is a new and innovative initiative aimed at bringing affordable and greener heating to your home.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/energy-and-decarbonisation/low-carbon-communities/heat-pump-scheme/
Small projects advice for householders
Information and guidance for householders on small projects such as building an extension, removing a tree or converting an attic.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/small-projects-advice-for-householders/
Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief
The Welsh Government has announced a temporary extension of the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief Scheme for 2025-26 to support eligible occupied properties by offering a discount of 40% on non-domestic rates bills for such properties
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/business/business-rates/retail-leisure-and-hospitality-rates-relief/
UK Community Renewal Fund
The fund supported people and communities most in need across the UK, creating opportunities to trial new approaches and innovative ideas at the local level.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/business/business-funding-and-grants/uk-community-renewal-fund/
Development advice: species and habitats
Development advice on different plant and animal species and their habitats.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/development-advice-species-and-habitats/
Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015
A law called the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 was introduced in 2016. It created goals for each authority to improve the economic, social, environmental and cultural wellbeing of their area.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/council/performance/wellbeing-of-future-generations-wales-act-2015/
Craig-y-Parcau Local Nature Reserve
At over three point two hectares, Craig-y-Parcau is an oak and ash woodland along Ogmore River. It is a haven for wildlife with several footpaths.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/nature-and-environment/nature-reserves/craig-y-parcau-local-nature-reserve/
Frog Pond Wood Local Nature Reserve
Discover a small nature reserve on the edge of the Village Farm Industrial Estate.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/nature-and-environment/nature-reserves/frog-pond-wood-local-nature-reserve/
Donate
Find out how to make cash donations to organisations responding to the crisis in Ukraine.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/benefits-and-support/support-for-ukrainian-refugees/donate/