Businesses can help make Porthcawl a plastic-free town
Monday 16 September 2019
Businesses in Porthcawl are being asked to take a collective stand to support the environment by cutting down on single-use plastics.
News
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Young Carers ID card scheme
Tuesday 10 September 2019
Bridgend County Borough Council has handed out its 300th Young Carers’ ID card in a scheme intended to create more understanding of the issues Young Carers face.
Cheques for Mayor’s charities
Monday 09 September 2019
The former Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, Councillor John McCarthy, has presented cheques to the three charities he chose to support during his year in office.
Public views wanted on possible cutbacks
Friday 06 September 2019
As local authorities continue to deal with reduced budgets caused by a decade of austerity, Bridgend County Borough Council is considering cutbacks to services including street cleaning, CCTV, pest control, town centre events, adult learning, education support services, as well as closing one of its three community recycling centres.
Care leavers can inspire others
Thursday 05 September 2019
As thousands of students begin university this month, Bridgend County Borough Council would like to wish luck to all of its care leavers who will be embarking on the latest chapter in their lives.
Sports pitches and play areas
Tuesday 03 September 2019
The conundrum over how sports pitches, pavilions and playgrounds should be managed in the future will continue to be debated this week by councillors at Bridgend County Borough Council.
New ‘Sit and Chat bench’ in Porthcawl park
Friday 30 August 2019
A ‘Sit and Chat bench’ has been painted in bright colours in Porthcawl’s Griffin Park as a place where people can take a seat if they’re happy to chat to others.
Meet Oggie our new chatbot
Wednesday 28 August 2019
Bridgend County Borough Council has launched a new Chatbot on its website to enable residents to communicate with the council in English or Welsh, day or night.
Multi-million pound funding boost for Maesteg Town Hall
Tuesday 27 August 2019
Bridgend County Borough Council and Awen Cultural Trust have received a major funding boost for the planned £6m regeneration of Maesteg Town Hall.
GCSE pupils across Bridgend County Borough
Friday 23 August 2019
Bridgend County Borough schools are celebrating another impressive set of GCSE results.