More safe routes for walking and cycling
Thursday 18 July 2019
More than £3.6m worth of transport and active travel improvements will be made in Bridgend County Borough over the next year thanks to grants from Welsh Government.
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Achieve your goals with Employability Bridgend
Thursday 11 July 2019
By swapping boilers and pipes for footballs and cones, a young Dad from Brackla is well on his way to a new football coaching career thanks to Employability Bridgend.
Have your say on sports pitches and pavilions
Wednesday 19 June 2019
With just three weeks left to go before the consultation deadline (10 July), Bridgend County Borough Council is urging people to have their say on the future of sports fields, pavilions, grass cutting and play grounds.
New Pencoed skateboard and BMX park
Monday 10 June 2019
An underused former tennis court has pulled a 360⁰ transformation to become a popular new £59,000 skateboard and BMX park.
Pencoed pavilion to be refurbished
Monday 10 June 2019
The pavilion at Pencoed Recreation Ground is set to be refurbished, re-opened, and taken on by Pencoed Town Council.
Latest progress on water sports centre
Monday 20 May 2019
Work on Porthcawl’s new water sports centre in Rest Bay is progressing well ahead of the facility opening later in the summer.
Thomas’ design promotes food waste recycling
Friday 17 May 2019
A Cwmfelin schoolboy will see his own artwork emblazoned on Bridgend County Borough recycling trucks this summer to help promote food waste recycling.
Three Blue Flags flying again
Wednesday 15 May 2019
Rest Bay, Trecco Bay and Porthcawl Marina have all retained their coveted Blue Flag awards which recognise the highest levels of cleanliness and water quality.
Next steps towards new recycling centre
Wednesday 15 May 2019
Councillors have been discussing the next steps towards creating a brand new community recycling centre at the Village Farm Industrial Estate in Pyle.
Improvements make Pencoed even more cycle-friendly
Tuesday 07 May 2019
Pencoed is fast becoming one of the most cycling-friendly towns in Wales.