Changes to waste and recycling collections over the Easter period - Bank holiday collections
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Cabinet approval for budget that seeks to ‘support families, promote wellbeing and protect the most vulnerable’
Wednesday 22 February 2023
Budget proposals for 2023-24 have been endorsed by the Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council to ensure the local authority can continue to provide essential services and meet some of the most difficult challenges that it has ever faced.
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!
Over 30 Warm Hubs set to receive grant funding
Monday 20 February 2023
Over 30 groups and community centres in Bridgend County Borough are set to receive grant funding as they continue to open up warm spaces for people to get together.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.