Funding approved for new community facilities

Friday 22 July 2022

The latest community schemes to benefit from a support fund set up by Bridgend County Borough Council have been approved by Cabinet.

Enjoy the coast and stay safe this summer

Tuesday 19 July 2022

As Bridgend County Borough basks beneath an early summer heatwave and dolphins have been spotted offshore at Porthcawl once more, visitors are being urged to stay safe when enjoying the area’s stunning coastline.

Organising a summer event?

Monday 18 July 2022

Residents and organisers who are planning to hold public events this summer are being reminded that a useful council toolkit is available.

Top tips for staying cool as temperatures rise

Friday 15 July 2022

With temperatures expected to reach as high as the mid-thirties and an amber weather warning in place for much of Wales between Sunday 17 – Tuesday 19 July, residents of Bridgend County Borough are being urged to take extra care over the next few days.

Children’s play areas upgraded in £500k investment

Thursday 14 July 2022

Work has begun on a £500k investment programme aimed at refurbishing play areas across the county borough and replacing out-of-date equipment. The work is being undertaken in a series of contracts managed by the Green Spaces section.

Bridgend County Borough Council agrees to submit major projects to the UK Government’s Levelling Up programme

Friday 17 June 2022

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed to submit two major local projects to the UK Government’s Levelling Up programme and they could now be in line to receive cash funding that would benefit residents all over the county borough.

RNLI lifeguards return to Rest Bay alongside new technology

Friday 10 June 2022

RNLI lifeguards have now returned to Rest Bay, joining Coney / Sandy Bay and Trecco Bay which are already patrolled daily by the charity's lifeguards between 10am-6pm.

Pencoed Library to undergo modernisation work

Thursday 26 May 2022

Bridgend County Borough Council is pleased that Awen Cultural Trust has been awarded a grant from the Welsh Government to reconfigure and modernise Pencoed Library.

Porthcawl retains its three Blue Flags

Wednesday 25 May 2022

Rest Bay, Trecco Bay and Porthcawl Marina have all retained their prestigious Blue Flag awards which recognise the highest levels of cleanliness and water quality.

Porthcawl 10k set for return

Friday 20 May 2022

The Healthspan Porthcawl 10K, a major running event that debuted in 2019 will return this summer after a two-year absence. It is expected to attract thousands of runners from across the UK.