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Community’s creative response to antisocial graffiti is led by local resident
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Antisocial graffiti dominating the underpass in Mawdlam Way, North Cornelly, has been overwritten and quashed by a community reclaiming its power to bring back beauty and tranquillity to the area, with the first step initiated by local resident, Denise Heryet.
Council seeks source of house fly problem
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Environmental health officers from the Shared Regulatory Service are visiting locations across Bridgend County Borough to determine what may be the cause for a reported increase in the number of common house flies.
Maesteg’s new mural reveals town’s colourful past
Wednesday 11 September 2024
The exterior side wall of the Blue Pearl’s Fish and Chip Bar in Maesteg town has stopped residents in their tracks since being used as the canvas for a vibrant mural, dedicated to spotlighting the rich cultural heritage of the town and its surrounding areas.
More opportunities on offer to develop a career in social care
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Following on from the resounding success of the ‘Pathways to Care’ course held in May, the council’s Adult Social Care and Employability Bridgend teams are offering a second round of recruitment opportunities for people looking to enter the field of social care.
Council teams work throughout the weekend to fight flooding across the borough
Monday 09 September 2024
Council staff have been working throughout the past weekend to distribute sandbags, clear drains and gullies and prevent widespread flooding in Bridgend County Borough.
Pencoed woman found guilty of council tax fraud
Monday 09 September 2024
A woman from Pencoed who illegally claimed just over £7,200 in council tax support from Bridgend County Borough Council has been prosecuted.
Works for the new teaching block at Bryntirion Comprehensive School is underway
Friday 06 September 2024
Construction work for the new four classroom teaching block at Bryntirion Comprehensive School has begun, with highway improvements planned to start at the beginning of October.
Growth opportunities for businesses as first ever Social Enterprise Marketplace event comes to Bridgend County Borough
Friday 06 September 2024
Don’t miss out on a unique opportunity to connect with social enterprises, trading charities, community organisations and many others across Bridgend County Borough and beyond.
Wildmill Community Centre takes centre stage to celebrate International Youth Day
Wednesday 04 September 2024
Wildmill Community Centre, Bridgend, was a hive of activity on 12 August to mark International Youth Day - an event established by the United Nations in 2000 to celebrate the qualities of young people, recognise the challenges that they may face, as well as encourage their participation in shaping a better future.
Pyle reuse shop is officially open for business
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council in partnership with Plan B Management Solutions and community-based charity Groundwork Wales has officially opened the new reuse shop at Pyle Community Recycling Centre.