Businesses can show they’re ‘good to go’

Thursday 18 March 2021

Businesses across Bridgend County Borough are being urged to show that they’re ‘good to go’ for when coronavirus restrictions ease and they can welcome back customers

Additional funding from Welsh Government to support businesses

Tuesday 16 March 2021

Further funding from Welsh Government is being made available to support hospitality, tourism, leisure and non-essential retail sectors that are not yet able to reopen

Survey to help shape future business support

Monday 15 March 2021

Businesses in Bridgend County Borough are being asked to take part in a survey to help assess the impact of Covid-19 and the UK leaving the EU on the local economy

Welsh Government extends business rates holiday

Friday 05 March 2021

Welsh Government has announced that the rates holiday for the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors in Wales will be extended for a further 12 months

Bridgend Indoor Market prepares to reopen

Wednesday 03 March 2021

A number of essential traders are preparing to reopen their businesses at Bridgend Indoor Market on Thursday 3 March 2021

Bottle plant decision prompts call for renewed efforts on fresh investment

Friday 26 February 2021

The Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council has described news that a bottle plant expected to create 600 jobs will no longer be developed locally as being ‘a bittersweet setback’, and has called upon the UK Government to work alongside Welsh Government to make renewed efforts to attract fresh investment into the area.

Council welcomes Welsh Government support for paper mill expansion

Thursday 25 February 2021

Bridgend County Borough Council has welcomed the announcement that Welsh Government is to provide £6m to support WEPA UK’s expansion plans at its site in Maesteg, which will see 54 new jobs created and hundreds more protected

Free Instagram workshop for retailers

Tuesday 23 February 2021

Town centre businesses in Bridgend county borough are being offered the chance to take part in a free webinar to help them use Instagram to market and showcase the products and services they offer

Welsh Government explores long-term remote working options

Tuesday 23 February 2021

With more people working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, Welsh Government is exploring options for a network of remote working hubs in towns and communities across Wales

Don’t miss out on free PPE offer

Monday 22 February 2021

People who drive taxis and private hire vehicles in Bridgend County Borough have until 5 March to take advantage of a special offer that will provide them with a PPE kit worth more than £70.