Council outlines next phase of waste and recycling service
Tuesday 19 March 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council has outlined how it intends to provide waste and recycling collection services to local households over the next few years and beyond.
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Council agrees to adopt new development plan for the county borough
Friday 15 March 2024
Following a meeting of Council earlier this week, members have unanimously agreed to adopt a Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) for Bridgend County Borough.
Business rates support to continue in Bridgend County Borough
Thursday 14 March 2024
Nearly 900 local businesses will once again be eligible for business rates support after Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet agreed to adopt Welsh Government’s Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief Scheme for the next financial year.
Council takes innovative steps to tackle the unprecedented demand for temporary accommodation
Thursday 14 March 2024
In line with the aims of the Housing Support Programme Strategy, the Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to adopt a novel approach in relation to homelessness. Cabinet has approved the purchasing of Housing of Multiple Occupation (HMO), as well as the continuation of existing accommodation providers for a period of up to 12 months, to address the stark homelessness situation across the county borough.
Two schools from Bridgend County Borough reach the UK Formula 1 STEM Challenge finals!
Monday 11 March 2024
Pupils from Afon y Felin Primary School and Ysgol Cynwyd Sant have recently navigated their way through to the UK finals of the Formula 1 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Challenge, which will be held in Rotherham on March 12.
Council's Green Space Enhancement Project transforms community green spaces
Thursday 07 March 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Green Space Enhancement Project illustrates the local authority’s commitment to improving connectivity between local residents and the green spaces on their doorstep.
Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council to step down
Wednesday 06 March 2024
After eight years at the helm of the local authority, Councillor Huw David has confirmed that he intends to step down from his position as Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council.
Brand-new community recycling centre opens its doors to the public.
Wednesday 06 March 2024
Thousands of households will soon be able to recycle even more of their waste, with the opening of the long-awaited brand-new community recycling centre in Pyle.
First Minister joins council leader in paying tribute to ‘community champion’
Tuesday 05 March 2024
First Minister Mark Drakeford and council Leader Huw David have paid tribute to David White, a former member of Bridgend County Borough Council who passed away recently following a short illness.
Glowing feedback for Bridgend County Borough Council’s Assia Domestic Abuse Service
Monday 04 March 2024