Snoopy hits the sculpture trail in Porthcawl
Friday 08 April 2022
A much-awaited public art trail featuring colourful Snoopy sculptures has arrived in Porthcawl to raise money for Dogs Trust.
News
Welcome to Bridgend County Borough Council’s media centre. These pages feature latest news from the county borough, and you can also keep up to date by following us on social media.
Local heroes recognised at Mayor’s Citizenship Awards 2022
Thursday 07 April 2022
Two brave primary school children, a community podcast and a retired Olympic athlete are among the winners of this year’s Mayor’s Citizenship Awards 2022.
Candidates confirmed for local government elections on 5 May
Wednesday 06 April 2022
Candidates have now been confirmed for the local government elections which are due to be held on Thursday 5 May 2022.
How the council is supporting and rehoming refugees
Tuesday 05 April 2022
Bridgend County Borough has successfully rehomed a number of refugee families from war-torn countries and are now seeking to resettle more.
Extra support to buy school uniforms and equipment
Monday 04 April 2022
Welsh Government has announced that it will be increasing the value of the Pupil Development Grant (PDG) Access Grant by £100 per eligible learner for one year only.
Community Litter hubs helping to keep Bridgend tidy
Friday 01 April 2022
Volunteers from Bridgend County Borough will be coming together this weekend to help keep their local communities tidy and free of litter.
Town centre car parking support extended to 30 June
Friday 01 April 2022
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed that the free car parking offer currently available to support traders at two council-maintained town centre car parks has been extended.
New online services now available through ‘My Account’
Thursday 31 March 2022
Additional services and a new homepage are due to be introduced on ‘My Account’, the online personalised service for residents in Bridgend County Borough, from next week.
More choice for residents travelling by rail
Wednesday 30 March 2022
A new initiative is making it easier for Bridgend County Borough residents to purchase rail tickets and travel by train to access opportunities for work, training, further education and leisure.
Council schools to mark Month of the Military Child
Wednesday 30 March 2022
Schools across Bridgend County Borough will mark Month of the Military Child which takes place this April.