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Wednesday 11 May 2022
Residents of Bridgend County Borough are being reminded not to leave it too late if they want to apply for a temporary road closure and hold a street party as part of the Queen’s forthcoming Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Wednesday 27 April 2022
With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee set to be marked with a series of national events and a four-day bank holiday weekend between Thursday 2 June – Sunday 5 June, residents of Bridgend County Borough are being reminded of what they need to do if they want to organise a street party or other community event.
Thursday 14 April 2022
Veterans will gather alongside representatives from the Royal Navy Association and Royal British Legion outside the Civic Offices in Angel Street at 11.30am on 27 April for a ceremony to remember HMS Urge.
Friday 08 April 2022
A much-awaited public art trail featuring colourful Snoopy sculptures has arrived in Porthcawl to raise money for Dogs Trust.
Friday 18 March 2022
Councillors and special guests recently attended the official opening by the Mayor, Cllr John Spanswick, of a new community garden, created on the site of the old Berwyn Centre Miners Hall in Nantymoel.
Friday 18 March 2022
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Huw David, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Education Councillor, Charles Smith and Cabinet Member for Communities, Councillor Stuart Baldwin, recently visited the re-developed Rest Bay playing fields and pavilion building after a successful community asset transfer (CAT), which allowed Rest Bay Sports (RBS) to develop a community friendly / sports hub.
Friday 18 March 2022
If you haven’t visited Bridgend Indoor Market for a while, you might be in for a surprise.
Thursday 17 March 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed that Maesteg Park FC has formally taken over the self-management of the football pitch at Tudor Park Playing Fields.
Thursday 17 March 2022
A new short break programme for unpaid carers has been successfully launched by Halo Leisure in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council and Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO) at Bridgend Life Centre.
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.