Suspended jail term for rogue trader
Tuesday 08 September 2020
A roofer who mislead customers and took thousands of pounds without completing or carrying out work has pleaded guilty to committing fraud.
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Council offers reassurance over Covid-19 concerns
Wednesday 02 September 2020
Following concerns expressed on social media about a possible new case of Covid-19 in the Maesteg area, Bridgend County Borough Council has issued the following statement.
Alternative celebration to replace 2020's Christmas lights event
Wednesday 02 September 2020
Following public safety concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic, Bridgend County Borough Council is developing plans for an alternative celebration to replace this year’s Christmas lights event in Bridgend town centre.
Number of mourners allowed at funerals to increase
Friday 28 August 2020
From Tuesday, September 1, the number of mourners permitted to attend funeral services at Coychurch Crematorium and council-maintained cemeteries in the county borough will increase from 20 to 30.
Grants totalling £680,000 issued to small charities
Friday 28 August 2020
Almost 70 small charities within the retail, leisure and hospitality sector in Bridgend county borough have received a total of £680,000 between them from a Welsh Government business rates support grant to help them respond to the financial challenges of Covid-19.
New Valleys Regional Park website
Thursday 27 August 2020
They are the valleys that helped shape and change the world – and today, they offer not only some of the finest scenery and heritage in Wales and the UK, but also a wide range of outdoor activities such as mountain biking, kayaking and trail walking.
Highways crews deal with Storm Francis damage
Wednesday 26 August 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council crews worked throughout yesterday and overnight to deal with storm damage across the county borough.
Repair work starts on Watersports Centre after Storm Francis
Wednesday 26 August 2020
Work is due to start today (Wednesday, August 26) on repairing the roof of the Watersports Centre in Rest Bay, Porthcawl, after the strong winds from Storm Francis.
Free town centre car parking to continue
Wednesday 26 August 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed that council-maintained town centre car parks will be free to use for another month, now continuing throughout September.
New youth mayor and deputy youth mayor elected
Tuesday 25 August 2020
A new youth mayor and deputy youth mayor of Bridgend Youth Council have been elected.