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View the latest news from Bridgend County Borough Council.
Cabinet to discuss final budget proposals for 2025-26
Friday 14 February 2025
Cabinet members will hear how the proposals within the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) have been finalised following careful analysis of feedback from public consultation and completion of the scrutiny process.
12-week consultation launched on Town and Community Council boundaries review
Tuesday 11 February 2025
An Electoral Arrangement review of all Town and Community Council boundaries in Bridgend County Borough is currently underway.
New RNLI agreement approved to protect lifeguard services in Porthcawl
Friday 07 February 2025
The RNLI will continue to deliver a seasonal lifeguard service at beaches in Porthcawl after Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet approved an increase in funding to protect current service levels.
Bridgend County Borough Council improves the property-buying process in the area
Thursday 06 February 2025
From 20 February 2025, buying a property in Bridgend County Borough will become quicker and simpler for everyone.
Council to consult over updated planning guidance for affordable housing
Wednesday 05 February 2025
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to organise public consultation over plans for updating guidance used by developers when providing affordable housing throughout the area.
First Minister visits Afon Y Felin Primary School
Friday 24 January 2025
On 16 January, excitement clung to the air at Afon Y Felin Primary School in North Cornelly, with the anticipated arrival of the First Minister, Eluned Morgan. In just a short visit, the First Minister quickly learned of the school which, against the backdrop of socio-economic challenges, champions the children’s self-belief and aspirations.
Replanting scheme for Brackla Hill Woodland is in initial stages
Thursday 23 January 2025
This month, a scheme has been initiated to promote natural regeneration in areas of Brackla Hill Woodland, where diseased ash trees were removed last year.
Planning application submitted for replacement Mynydd Cynffig Primary School
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Plans for a new-build replacement Mynydd Cynffig Primary School are continuing to progress with a full planning application now having been submitted for consideration.
Essential repairs have begun on Bwlch Mountain Road
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Emergency repair work to the culvert at A4061 Bwlch-y-Clawdd road, Nantymoel, has started this week to remedy culvert damage caused by Storm Bert in November. Due to the urgent need for the repairs, a specialist contractor already working for the local authority has been authorised to undertake the works so that they can be expedited.
Organic Welsh vegetables hit the menus in schools across Bridgend County Borough
Friday 10 January 2025
Bridgend County Borough Council is one of six local authorities to participate in the ‘Welsh Veg in Schools’ project, a cross-sector initiative to introduce more organically produced Welsh vegetables into primary school meals across Wales.