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Support a local child this Christmas by donating to the Santa Appeal
Thursday 06 November 2025
Residents and businesses throughout Bridgend County Borough are being invited to help bring joy to vulnerable children and young people this Christmas by supporting the Santa Appeal.
Council encourages residents to ‘shop local’ and support independent businesses and events in the run-up to the festive period
Thursday 06 November 2025
The council’s annual ‘Spend Christmas in your town centre’ campaign has launched this week, bringing exciting seasonal shopping promotions and a packed calendar of festive fun for the whole family.
Coychurch Crematorium donates £10,000 to Tenovus Cancer Care
Wednesday 05 November 2025
Coychurch Crematorium has donated £10,000 to Tenovus Cancer Care as part of a national scheme that raises funds for a wide range of good causes across the United Kingdom.
Lido swimming pool and all-new funfair rides planned for Porthcawl as council reveals final regeneration proposals
Tuesday 04 November 2025
Proposals for creating a Lido swimming pool and all-new funfair rides to act as iconic new seafront landmarks have been revealed as part of the final regeneration masterplan for the Porthcawl Waterfront area.
Newton Primary School pupils shine at national songwriting competition
Tuesday 28 October 2025
A talented group of pupils from Newton Primary School, Porthcawl, have once again represented Wales on the national stage after being selected to perform at the UK Schools National Songwriting Competition in London for the second consecutive year.
New plan to bring empty homes back into use across Bridgend County Borough
Thursday 23 October 2025
Bridgend County Borough Council has set out a new Empty Homes Strategy to further reduce the number of long-term empty residential properties and bring them back into use.
Mother's pride at daughters support for fostering other children
Wednesday 22 October 2025
A foster carer says she’s “so proud” of the way her three daughters have made a child in their care feel like “one of the gang”.
Bus service set to return through Mawdlam and Kenfig Pool
Wednesday 22 October 2025
A bus service linking Mawdlam and Kenfig Pool with Bridgend and Porthcawl is set to be reinstated following approval by Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet.
Time to Talk: Budget 2026
Monday 13 October 2025
As in previous years, we need to identify significant cuts, currently almost £5m. We need to achieve this by reducing our spending and/or increasing our income, to ensure we’re able to set a balanced budget in February 2026.
Public asked to submit views ahead of council debate on flooding and impact of extreme weather
Friday 10 October 2025
Residents of Bridgend County Borough are being invited to submit their views and opinions via their local elected members ahead of a council debate on the issues and problems that can be caused by flooding and increasing incidents of extreme weather.