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Thursday 12 October 2023
With help from Welsh Government funding for active travel routes across Wales, Bridgend County Borough Council will soon begin work on a new active travel route from Ynysawdre (seen in red on the map). This route will link two points on the existing active travel network, as well as provide the start of a proposed future route, continuing to the east of the River Ogmore.
Wednesday 04 October 2023
The redevelopment of Porthcawl’s much-loved theatre, the Grand Pavilion is moving a step closer, with residents invited to have a final say on the proposed plans before they are submitted to the local authority for formal planning.
Tuesday 03 October 2023
Following an investigation by Shared Regulatory Services (SRS), Blaengarw builder, Drew Joyce, has received a sentence of nine months imprisonment, which has been suspended for two years.
Monday 02 October 2023
Following the recent announcement by First Cymru that it will be introducing changes across a range of south and west Wales bus services, Bridgend County Borough Council is advising local residents that both the X1 and X3 services will be affected.
Thursday 28 September 2023
A new, innovative children’s placement and assessment hub has been formally opened in Bridgend County Borough to cater for young people with complex needs in times of crisis and transition.
Monday 25 September 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council at its partners will be holding a series of events across the county borough next week to mark International Older Persons Day on Sunday 1 October.
Wednesday 20 September 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed which local roads will be temporarily closed to traffic in order help keep music fans safe during this year’s Porthcawl Elvis Festival.
Tuesday 12 September 2023
The site of a former Bridgend pub, The Old Crown Inn in Pyle which was demolished in 2018, has been transformed to offer new social housing, providing inviting and affordable living accommodation.
Friday 08 September 2023
A £6.4m scheme which will help to defend Porthcawl from flooding and any potential future rise in sea levels was officially opened earlier this week.
Thursday 07 September 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) can confirm that no reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has been identified at any school in the county borough.