Bridgend College submits plans for an all-new town centre campus
Wednesday 16 March 2022
Plans to create a new multi-million pound campus for Bridgend College at the heart of Bridgend town centre have moved a step closer.
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How the council is supporting young carers
Wednesday 16 March 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council will mark Young Carer’s Action Day this year by promoting the support available to Young Carers.
New rules agreed for future use of Porthcawl Harbour
Wednesday 16 March 2022
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council met this week to discuss a public consultation on the adoption of a set of new byelaws at Porthcawl Harbour.
New seafront park proposals are approved
Monday 14 March 2022
A seafront park is set to be created in Porthcawl following the approval of a new Placemaking Strategy that will provide a framework for how the next phases of regeneration will take place.
Countdown to town hall’s makeover continues as new clock face is installed
Friday 11 March 2022
Work is progressing on the multi-million-pound redevelopment of Maesteg Town Hall, with the full restoration of the clock tower being completed recently.
Cabinet updated on performance of Strategic Equality Plan
Friday 11 March 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet have been updated on the performance of the local authority’s Strategic Equality Plan (SEP).
Just one month to go before Snoopy sculptures arrive in Porthcawl
Friday 11 March 2022
The countdown is on to when colourful Snoopy sculptures take to the streets of Porthcawl as part of Dogs Trust’s special public art trail.
Work on children’s placement and assessment hub in Brynmenyn underway
Thursday 10 March 2022
Work on a brand-new children’s placement and assessment hub in Brynmenyn is now underway, the facility is being built on the site of a former primary school in the area.
Non-domestic rates relief scheme extended
Thursday 10 March 2022
Business Rate payers in Bridgend County Borough will benefit from the extension of the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief Scheme for 2022-23.
Brackla Primary School plans to save money by reducing its carbon footprint
Wednesday 09 March 2022
Brackla Primary School in Bridgend is set to substantially cut its energy bills after installing solar panels in January, this year.