Family proud to collect Mayor’s award

Thursday 03 May 2018

The family of poppy appeal organiser Andrew Reekie were extremely proud to pick up his Mayor’s Citizenship Award last week from the Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Councillor Pam Davies.

Jackpot fine for chip shop’s gambling machines

Thursday 26 April 2018

A Bridgend County Borough chip shop owner has paid out more than £1,500 after installing gambling machines that could have been used by children.

More than £70k awarded to community schemes

Thursday 26 April 2018

Over £70,000 worth of funding has been agreed by Bridgend County Borough Council towards the cost of transforming a green space in Cornelly, creating a new skate park in Pencoed, refurbishing bus shelters in Bettws and improving a Bryncethin car park.

Arsonists target brand new children’s play equipment in North Cornelly

Monday 23 April 2018

Bridgend County Borough Council is continuing to assess the cost of damage caused by arsonists who tried to destroy brand new playground equipment on Heol Las in North Cornelly.

Sports pavilions on the mend after unprecedented storm damage

Monday 23 April 2018

Repairs are progressing well on five sports pavilions in Bridgend County Borough that remain closed for repairs following severe storm damage last month.

Bridgend street market this weekend

Tuesday 17 April 2018

The next Bridgend street market will be held on Caroline Street this Saturday 21 April, 10am – 4pm, with a variety of food, craft and entertainment on offer!

Bridgend’s monthly street markets start this Saturday

Wednesday 14 March 2018

The first of this year’s monthly street markets in Bridgend town centre will be held on Saturday 17 March, with around 20 market chalets selling food, crafts and unique products.

Rugby hero Scott a big hit at business forum's breakfast event

Tuesday 06 March 2018

Welsh rugby legend Scott Quinnell was the guest of honour for the Bridgend Business Forum’s annual St David’s Day breakfast event, where he kept dozens of local business people entertained with amusing tales of his experiences, both on and off the field.

2020 vision for energy efficient street lights

Monday 05 March 2018

All of Bridgend County Borough’s 20,000 streetlights will be using energy efficient LED lanterns by 2020.

Five new communities become friendlier places to live for people with dementia

Tuesday 27 February 2018

Porthcawl, Kenfig Hill, Pyle, Cefn Cribwr and Cornelly have become the latest areas to be recognised as dementia-friendly communities in Bridgend County Borough.