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No immediate RAAC concerns for schools in Bridgend County Borough
Tuesday 05 September 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council can confirm that there are no immediate concerns in relation to the structure of any of its school buildings following the recent national coverage of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) being used in the construction industry.
Statement: No plans to redevelop land at Felindre Road playing fields
Friday 01 September 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council can confirm that there are no plans to sell off or build on any of the land at Felindre Road playing fields in Pencoed.
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.
Maesteg reuse shop is back open for business
Wednesday 30 August 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council has been working with its partners Kier and community-based charity Groundwork to reinstate The Siding reuse shop at the Maesteg Recycling Centre, Heol Ty Gwyn.
Street art continues to stun local residents
Wednesday 30 August 2023
As part of a joint ‘Safer Streets’ initiative between the council and South Wales Police to tackle anti-social behaviour and generate feelings of safety, Another Day Another Spray and Thew Creative continue to flex their creative talents - this time with further street art in Brackla, Bridgend, and in Maesteg.
New forum for unpaid carers in Bridgend County Borough
Friday 25 August 2023
Unpaid carers in Bridgend County Borough have the chance to help shape and influence local support services through a new carer forum.
GCSE success for pupils across Bridgend County Borough
Thursday 24 August 2023
Pupils across Bridgend County Borough are celebrating GCSE results day today (Thursday 24 August 2023) and a range of support is available for all learners.
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.
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.
Bridgend’s biggest jobs fair is back!
Tuesday 22 August 2023
Bridgend County Borough’s biggest jobs fair is returning to the Bowls Hall, Bridgend Life Centre on Thursday 14 September and there will be plenty of exciting opportunities on offer.