Take a magical ride through the county borough on Santa’s sleigh

Monday 20 December 2021

Join Santa and Rudolph on his sleigh this Christmas for a magical ride over some of Bridgend County Borough’s best-loved areas.

Cabinet approves revised active travel network map

Friday 17 December 2021

A revised map outlining Bridgend County Borough Council’s plans for creating a local active travel network has been submitted to Welsh Government.

Pandemic changes confirmed for local schools

Friday 17 December 2021

Pandemic changes announced by Welsh Government will be in place at local schools ready for the start of the new term in January 2022.

Crematorium’s Christmas service cancelled over Covid-19 concerns

Thursday 16 December 2021

The annual Christmas Remembrance Service at Coychurch Crematorium has been cancelled due to concerns over rising Covid-19 rates and the spread of the new Omicron strain of coronavirus.

New changes confirmed for local vaccination booster programme

Wednesday 15 December 2021

Urgent changes to the way in which people receive their Covid-19 booster vaccinations are being introduced as national efforts to fight the spread of the new Omicron variant get underway.

Council to take tougher line on litter, dog fouling and fly-tipping

Wednesday 15 December 2021

Bridgend County Borough Council will take a tougher stance on waste issues after changes to the Fixed Penalty Notice policy were agreed by Cabinet.

How Tremains Wood gained its first Green Flag Award

Monday 13 December 2021

Earlier this year, Bridgend County Borough put itself on the map as one of the country’s most beautiful areas after scooping nine Green Flag awards.

Christmas break digital payment vouchers for pupils eligible for free school meals

Friday 10 December 2021

Families in Bridgend County Borough, whose children are eligible to receive free school meals, will shortly receive a digital payment voucher for the Christmas break.

Changes to waste and recycling over Christmas 2021

Thursday 09 December 2021

As Christmas draws closer, Bridgend County Borough Council and its waste partners Kier have confirmed what changes will be made to recycling and rubbish collections over the festive period.

Bettws Post Office set to re-open in the new year

Thursday 09 December 2021

A new Post Office branch is set to open in Bettws over three years after it was closed.