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‘Aspiration Alley’ paves the way for pupils at Pencoed Comprehensive School
Tuesday 30 April 2024
A bland, grey corridor, nestled between the business and art departments at Pencoed Comprehensive School, has been transformed into an inspiring space through an artistic collaboration between pupils and local graffiti artist, Tee2 Sugars.
Council awaits further guidance over review of 20mph speed limits
Friday 26 April 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council is awaiting revised guidance from Welsh Government over how a forthcoming review of 20mph speed limits will be carried out.
All-new community recycling centre in Pyle is officially opened
Friday 26 April 2024
An official opening for the all-new community recycling centre in Pyle was held earlier this week and a number of local dignitaries along with Local Environmental Champions and award winners Aoife Dean and Kylan Williams were invited to explore the modern-day facility which will benefit the county borough for generations to come.
Local communities to benefit from council grant scheme
Thursday 25 April 2024
More local communities in Bridgend County Borough are set to benefit from the council’s Town & Community Council Capital Grant scheme following the latest round of applications.
Green light for highway improvements linked to new teaching block at Bryntirion Comprehensive School
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to fund necessary highway improvements linked to the building of an additional teaching block at Bryntirion Comprehensive School.
Works for Ynysawdre active travel route are complete
Friday 19 April 2024
Supported by Welsh Government funding for active travel routes across Wales, Bridgend County Borough Council has recently completed a new active travel route from Ynysawdre to Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen, near Bridgend (seen in red on the map).
New meeting date to be arranged for Hybont planning application
Thursday 18 April 2024
An application for a hydrogen production facility and associated solar farm in the Brynmenyn and Bryncethin area will no longer be considered as part of a special meeting of the Development Control Committee on Monday 29 April.
Cabinet to explore expanded options for a new waste and recycling service
Thursday 18 April 2024
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to explore options for bringing waste and recycling services in-house, or providing them via a LATCO local authority trading company in future.
Council receives update on town centre regeneration
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Members of Bridgend County Borough Council have received an update on how the 2021 Bridgend Town Centre Masterplan is progressing.
‘Period Proud’ initiative launches at Halo’s Bridgend Life Centre
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Youth Support Service in partnership with Halo, last week launched a ‘pick ‘n’ mix’ style selection stand of free, ecofriendly menstrual and other hygiene products which are available for all, at the reception area in Halo’s Bridgend Life Centre.