The resurfacing technique that is helping to keep Bridgend County Borough on the move
Tuesday 26 October 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council has revealed how some of its resurfacing methods are helping to keep local roads in good condition.
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Junction improvement work delayed by poor weather conditions
Tuesday 19 October 2021
Planned overnight works to improve the entrance to Village Farm Industrial Estate in Pyle has been postponed due to poor weather conditions.
Overnight road closures needed for paper mills expansion work
Monday 18 October 2021
Drivers are being warned that overnight resurfacing works will take place along a stretch of the A4063 near Maesteg this week as part of the WEPA Paper Mills’ ongoing £100m expansion.
Overnight road closures announced at Village Farm Industrial Estate as new recycling centre improvements enter the final stage
Wednesday 13 October 2021
Work to improve the entrance to Village Farm Industrial Estate in Pyle is entering its final stage as Bridgend County Borough Council prepares to unveil an all-new £2.3m community recycling centre.
Council support helping to solve the HGV driver crisis
Thursday 07 October 2021
Fifty new HGV drivers have gained their licences thanks to support from the Employability Bridgend team at Bridgend County Borough Council.
Nolton Street next to benefit from £2.7m highway improvements
Wednesday 06 October 2021
A further phase in Bridgend County Borough Council’s £2.7m highway improvement programme is set to get underway in Bridgend town centre this weekend with the resurfacing of Nolton Street.
Council urges drivers to avoid ‘needless panic buying’
Tuesday 28 September 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council is urging drivers to remain calm and to avoid panic buying fuel following latest assurances from the Government and organisations such as the Petrol Retailers Association.
Council awarded funding for electric vehicle charging points
Thursday 23 September 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) has been awarded over £450,000 of funding to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Bus companies amend routes as national driver shortage starts to affect Bridgend County Borough
Wednesday 22 September 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council is urging anyone who is planning to make a journey using public transport to check in advance with providers in case services are affected by an ongoing national shortage of qualified drivers.
Final preparations underway as Elvis fans prepare to visit Porthcawl
Monday 20 September 2021
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed which local roads will be temporarily closed to traffic in order help keep music fans safe during this year’s Porthcawl Elvis Festival.