Residents urged to use online services
Thursday 19 March 2020
Residents in Bridgend county borough are being urged to use the council’s online services where possible rather than visiting the civic offices due to the ongoing spread of coronavirus.
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Covid-19 update from Bridgend County Borough
Thursday 19 March 2020
As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic continues, Bridgend County Borough Council is continuing to focus its resources on providing essential services and protecting vulnerable residents.
Former council owned buildings auctioned
Monday 09 March 2020
An old block of public toilets in Bridgend town centre, a former care home in Maesteg and a four-storey building in Porthcawl - which used to be council offices – were sold at a recent auction for a total amount of £736k.
Plans revealed for new community garden
Monday 09 March 2020
Plans have been revealed for a £150,000 community garden on the site of the former Berwyn Centre in Nantymoel.
Council budget agreed for 2020-21
Monday 02 March 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed a total net budget of £286.88m for the coming year.
Plans for £6m flood defences scheme in Porthcawl
Monday 24 February 2020
Plans for a £6m flood defence scheme in Porthcawl will see major work undertaken on the Western Breakwater, Eastern Promenade and Sandy Bay areas of the town.
No sports clubs to pay increased hire charges for playing fields and park pavilions
Wednesday 19 February 2020
Cabinet members at Bridgend County Borough Council will discuss a series of new measures on February 25 designed to bolster its Community Asset Transfer (CAT) package and help sports clubs, town and community councils and other organisations take on more responsibility for outdoor sports facilities in the county borough.
Pilot project underway with electric vehicles
Friday 14 February 2020
Bridgend County Borough Council is leading on a three-month pilot using electric vehicles for staff who travel across the county as part of their roles.
Cabinet to discuss extra £8.8m
Monday 13 January 2020
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council is set to consider budget proposals for 2020-21 which could see an additional £8.8m invested in schools, highway maintenance, street cleansing, services for children who have additional learning needs and more.
Services for older people strong scores
Monday 13 January 2020
Services for older people in Bridgend County Borough have achieved positive results as part of a recent joint inspection.