Sports clubs to benefit from grants
Wednesday 13 March 2019
The Bridgend YMCA has been awarded the maximum Community Chest grant to help them train more volunteers and offer more activities to boost young people’s mental and physical wellbeing.
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New community heritage centre unveiled in the Ogmore Valley
Friday 01 March 2019
A £350,000 transformation of the Nantymoel Boys and Girls Club has created an all-new community hub and heritage centre for the Ogmore Valley.
Drop-in session for new promenade flood defences
Friday 22 February 2019
Porthcawl residents are being invited to attend a drop-in information session where they can help influence the next phase of work on the town’s flood defences.
On your marks – route announced for Porthcawl 10k
Friday 15 February 2019
The route has been revealed for this summer’s inaugural Porthcawl 10k, and the event’s title partner has also been confirmed.
Welsh Water completes its £70,000 investment to upgrade the sewer in Pontycymmer
Friday 15 February 2019
Welsh Water has successfully completed its £70,000 investment to upgrade and install new sewer pipes along Bridgend road, Pontycymmer bringing long term benefits to the surrounding area.
£2.5m to strengthen Blackmill bridges
Friday 15 February 2019
Improvement works totalling £2.5m will be spent on strengthening two bridges in Blackmill so that heavy goods vehicles can continue to travel along the A4061 between Bridgend and the Ogmore Valley.
‘Huge public response’ helps shape final budget proposals
Friday 08 February 2019
Feedback from an increase in the number of people taking part in Bridgend County Borough Council’s annual budget consultation has helped to develop the final proposed budget for 2019-20.
Crackdown on drugs in Bridgend Town Centre
Wednesday 06 February 2019
The latest crackdown on drugs in Bridgend Town Centre has led to four arrests.
New strategy to prevent homelessness
Wednesday 30 January 2019
A new strategy has been developed to help prevent homelessness in Bridgend County Borough.
Council reveals strategy for bringing empty properties back into use
Wednesday 30 January 2019
The public are being invited to comment on a new strategy aimed at bringing empty properties back into use across Bridgend County Borough.