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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.

Enjoy the coast and stay safe this summer

As Bridgend County Borough basks beneath an early summer heatwave and dolphins have been spotted offshore at Porthcawl once more, visitors are being urged to stay safe when enjoying the area’s stunning coastline.

Organising a summer event?

Residents and organisers who are planning to hold public events this summer are being reminded that a useful council toolkit is available.

Top tips for staying cool as temperatures rise

With temperatures expected to reach as high as the mid-thirties and an amber weather warning in place for much of Wales between Sunday 17 – Tuesday 19 July, residents of Bridgend County Borough are being urged to take extra care over the next few days.

Children’s play areas upgraded in £500k investment

Work has begun on a £500k investment programme aimed at refurbishing play areas across the county borough and replacing out-of-date equipment. The work is being undertaken in a series of contracts managed by the Green Spaces section.

Scammers impersonate Mayor as part of latest fraud

Councillor Martyn Jones, Mayor of Bridgend County Borough, is urging people to keep their guard up against scammers after a tip-off from a resident alerted him to the fact that his name and public office were being fraudulently used.

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