Half term is here, with activities available across the county borough!
Monday 20 February 2023
Half term is here - providing the perfect opportunity to enjoy family time and get involved in activities available across the county borough!
News
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.
Council takes ownership of consent applications for Grade II listed buildings
Sunday 19 February 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has been successful in applying for Listed Building Consent Delegation, allowing the organisation to deal with Grade ll listed building consent applications, without the need for referral to Welsh Ministers.
Bridgend County Borough benefits from ‘Warm Welcome’ funding
Sunday 19 February 2023
The Warm Hubs Grant Scheme is set to benefit community centres and groups across the county borough, with approximately £40,000 offered by Welsh Government to support the initiative.
Kier’s Garden Waste Service is due to restart in spring
Friday 17 February 2023
The Garden Waste Service, fully funded by Kier, is due to restart with the company offering a random selection of enrolling residents a free subscription service.
Council Deputy Leader is nominated for Equality Award
Friday 17 February 2023
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Social Services and Early Help, Councillor Jane Gebbie, has been nominated for the Ron Todd Award for Equality by more than 11 organisations or individuals.
Last chance to apply for support from Halo Sport Foundation
Thursday 16 February 2023
Local athletes can follow in the footsteps of their Olympic and Paralympic heroes by applying for support from the Halo Sport Foundation.
Dozens of jobs on offer at upcoming Social Care Jobs Fair
Tuesday 14 February 2023
Dozens of exciting social care job vacancies will be promoted at a jobs fair in Bridgend County Borough this week
Work soon to start on Locks Common fire breaks
Tuesday 14 February 2023
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, with the support of Bridgend County Borough Council, will soon be working on Locks Common in Porthcawl to redefine and widen existing fire breaks.
Council approves plans to tackle empty properties
Monday 13 February 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved plans for the authority to join Welsh Government’s National Empty Properties Scheme, whilst proposals to introduce a council tax premium on long term empty properties were given the go ahead at full council.
Council explores all options to improve traffic in Pencoed
Monday 13 February 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council remains committed to exploring all options available in relation to improving traffic in Pencoed despite the council’s recent bid to the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund being turned down.