New rules agreed for future use of Porthcawl Harbour

Wednesday 16 March 2022

The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council met this week to discuss a public consultation on the adoption of a set of new byelaws at Porthcawl Harbour.

Countdown to town hall’s makeover continues as new clock face is installed

Friday 11 March 2022

Work is progressing on the multi-million-pound redevelopment of Maesteg Town Hall, with the full restoration of the clock tower being completed recently.

How the latest Covid-19 rule changes will affect Bridgend County Borough

Friday 04 March 2022

First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced that major changes to coronavirus restrictions are about to be made across Wales.

Bridgend County Borough comes together to offer support to Ukraine

Wednesday 02 March 2022

All around Bridgend County Borough, communities are coming together to offer their support to the people of Ukraine with thoughts, prayers and donations of money, food and other essential items.

Clearing up after storms Eunice and Franklin hit the county borough

Monday 21 February 2022

Crews from Bridgend County Borough Council attended several hundred incidents of blocked culverts, flooding, fallen trees, broken branches, obstructed roads, demolished structures, damaged roofs and more after the county borough was hit by storms Eunice and Franklin in quick succession over the weekend.

Cabinet considers next steps of successful employment scheme

Friday 18 February 2022

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet met last week to consider the next steps of the successful employment scheme which has supported over 4,600 residents.

Cabinet to consider outcomes of latest Estyn visits

Monday 07 February 2022

The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council will meet next week to receive a report documenting the outcomes of recent visits by Estyn to local schools.

Winter Fuel Support Scheme Payment Doubled to £200

Wednesday 02 February 2022

Eligible households facing rising energy bills are to receive an extra £100 relief payment as part of the Welsh Governments’ Household Support Fund which is providing £51m of targeted support for families and the most vulnerable in society.

Charity taking over re-use shop in Maesteg’s community recycling centre

Monday 31 January 2022

Homelessness charity Emmaus South Wales is working in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council and Kier to take over the ‘The Siding’ re-use shop at Maesteg’s community recycling centre.

Council to seek views on extending public space orders

Friday 21 January 2022

Bridgend County Borough Council is planning to consult local residents over proposals that could extend existing Public Space Protection Orders in Bridgend town centre, Maesteg, Porthcawl, Pencoed and Caerau.