Pencoed Library to undergo modernisation work
Thursday 26 May 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council is pleased that Awen Cultural Trust has been awarded a grant from the Welsh Government to reconfigure and modernise Pencoed Library.
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How Bridgend County Borough recycles thousands of tonnes of waste
Friday 20 May 2022
Thousands of tonnes of waste are recycled each year thanks to residents who are signed up to Bridgend County Borough Council’s purple bag scheme.
Porthcawl 10k set for return
Friday 20 May 2022
The Healthspan Porthcawl 10K, a major running event that debuted in 2019 will return this summer after a two-year absence. It is expected to attract thousands of runners from across the UK.
Report illegal puppy breeding to Crimestoppers
Friday 20 May 2022
Residents and businesses in Bridgend County Borough are being urged to speak up about illegal puppy breeding and report it anonymously to Crimestoppers.
Funding awarded to support universal free school meals rollout
Thursday 19 May 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council has been awarded funding to support the rollout of universal primary free school meals.
Local residents invited to attend ‘cost-of-living’ advice event
Friday 13 May 2022
Residents from around Bridgend County Borough are being invited to attend a FREE ‘cost-of-living’ event which will offer support and advice to people from all over the county borough.
Tree-planting project to help mark the jubilee in Bridgend County Borough
Wednesday 13 April 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council has completed work on the ‘Green Canopy’ project in readiness for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations later this year.
Local heroes recognised at Mayor’s Citizenship Awards 2022
Thursday 07 April 2022
Two brave primary school children, a community podcast and a retired Olympic athlete are among the winners of this year’s Mayor’s Citizenship Awards 2022.
How the council is supporting and rehoming refugees
Tuesday 05 April 2022
Bridgend County Borough has successfully rehomed a number of refugee families from war-torn countries and are now seeking to resettle more.
Community Litter hubs helping to keep Bridgend tidy
Friday 01 April 2022
Volunteers from Bridgend County Borough will be coming together this weekend to help keep their local communities tidy and free of litter.