Porthcawl’s new Metrolink is ready to open
Friday 15 November 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed that the all-new Porthcawl Metrolink will open its doors on Monday 18 November 2024.
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Works to demolish Brackla One car park are set to begin, making way for £80m Bridgend College development
Monday 07 October 2024
As part of a master planning programme aiming to regenerate Bridgend town centre over the next ten years, the proposed Bridgend College development will be built on the former South Wales Police Station and Brackla One multi storey car park at Cheapside.
Council awaits further guidance over review of 20mph speed limits
Friday 26 April 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council is awaiting revised guidance from Welsh Government over how a forthcoming review of 20mph speed limits will be carried out.
Support for commercial bus services in 2024-25
Friday 09 February 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed that Bus Network Grant funding for 2024-25 will be sufficient to cover recently tendered commercial bus services which may otherwise not have been able to continue after 31 March.
Council underlines importance of strategic transport list in current financial climate
Tuesday 09 January 2024
In light of the present financial situation, Bridgend County Borough Council has stressed the importance of a list of strategic transport projects, as well as a Cabinet review of the list in the near future.
Council staff take speedy action throughout Storm Henk
Friday 05 January 2024
As Storm Henk hit much of the United Kingdom this week, Bridgend County Borough Council’s Highways team worked tirelessly to make sure all roads remained safe and clear of debris.
First Cymru confirms changes to X1 and X3 bus routes
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.
Porthcawl’s Metro Plus scheme is underway
Friday 01 September 2023
Construction work for a state-of-the-art bus facility, based at the heart of Porthcawl’s regeneration area alongside the Portway and Salt Lake car park, started last month.
Council takes action to maintain safety at Maesteg Bus Station
Thursday 24 August 2023
A temporary traffic order that was introduced at Maesteg Bus Station in 2022 to help avoid collisions and maintain public safety has now been made permanent by Bridgend County Borough Council.
New 20mph speed limit aims to boost road safety
Thursday 24 August 2023
As communities across Wales prepare for the introduction of a new 20mph speed limit on 17 September, Bridgend County Borough Council has revealed which local roads the authority believes should feature exemptions from the change.