Work soon to start on Cowbridge Road active travel improvements

Tuesday 03 August 2021

Work is due to begin next week on active travel improvements between Waterton Roundabout and the railway bridge on Cowbridge Road in Bridgend.

Grants and interest-free loans available for empty property owners

Tuesday 03 August 2021

Owners of empty properties in Bridgend County Borough could be eligible for a grant or an interest-free loan to bring their building back into use as part of an ongoing drive by the local authority to address the issue.

Consultation opens on new Transitional Foster Carer Policy

Tuesday 03 August 2021

Bridgend County Borough Council is inviting all stakeholders to have their say on its new Transitional Foster Carer Policy.

Virtual sessions to reveal how Porthcawl is being defended from coastal flooding

Tuesday 03 August 2021

An online virtual exhibition and question-and-answer session will take place this week to provide people with an insight into the £6.4m Porthcawl and Sandy Bay Coastal Improvement Scheme.

A statement by Bridgend County Borough Council following the tragic death of a child in the Sarn area

Monday 02 August 2021

Residents in the Sarn area are continuing to support one another following the tragic death of a five year old child over the weekend.

Swimmers urged to avoid Porthcawl breakwater while work is underway

Monday 02 August 2021

Members of the public are being warned to keep away from Porthcawl’s Western Breakwater this summer due to the additional dangers presented by submerged materials that are being used during construction works to strengthen the breakwater.

How latest changes to pandemic rules will affect Bridgend County Borough

Friday 30 July 2021

Welsh Government has confirmed that from Saturday 7 August, adults who have been fully vaccinated will no longer have to self-isolate if they are advised by the Test, Trace and Protect service that they have been in close contact with someone who has coronavirus.

Brackla resident hails ‘Dream Team’ council street cleaners

Thursday 29 July 2021

A resident has heaped praise on Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cleaner Streets Team after they helped clean up a split rubbish bag full of nappies.

Extra mobile testing centre opens at Nantymoel

Thursday 29 July 2021

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has confirmed that an additional mobile testing facility will open at Nantymoel on Friday 30 July.

‘Thank you’ bags for life given out in Maesteg

Thursday 29 July 2021

One thousand free ‘Thank you’ bags are being given out in Maesteg town centre by local businesses to thank customers for shopping local.