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Community invited to engagement event for Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr school modernisation plans
Thursday 02 July 2026
Parents, carers and members of the local community are invited to attend a public engagement event to find out more about proposals for a replacement Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr as part of Bridgend County Borough Council's school modernisation programme.
Maesteg Town Culture and Heritage Trail officially opens
Thursday 25 June 2026
A brand-new heritage trail in Maesteg town has officially opened, diving into the rich and fascinating history of the town centre.
Waste and recycling collections to start earlier due to extreme heat
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Waste and recycling collections in Bridgend County Borough will start earlier than usual on Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June to help protect the crews from extreme heat and to also reduce the chances of any uncompleted rounds
Swift clean-up works nearing completion following unauthorised caravan encampment at Litchard Playing Fields
Monday 22 June 2026
Extensive clean-up and restoration works at Litchard Playing Fields are now nearing completion following the departure of an unauthorised caravan encampment that took place last week.
Council takes action over illegally parked caravans
Thursday 18 June 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council has confirmed that action is being taken after a number of caravans gained access to playing fields at Litchard late on Monday evening.
Cabinet to be presented with Revenue Budget Outturn for 2025/26
Thursday 18 June 2026
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet will be presented with the council’s revenue budget outturn for 2025-26 when it meets on 23 June, with the report highlighting how the council balanced its budget while continuing to invest in local services and support for residents.
Progress continues on Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr school modernisation scheme
Tuesday 16 June 2026
The Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr school modernisation scheme is continuing to make progress as part of plans to expand the amount of Welsh-medium education provision in Bridgend County Borough.
Cabinet to discuss its response to recommendations for improvement
Tuesday 16 June 2026
The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council will meet next week to consider the progress of a plan for how it intends to introduce changes that will support improvements to public services and how the organisation operates.
Pupils help drive recycling message across the county borough
Monday 15 June 2026
More than 750 Year 7 pupils from comprehensive schools across the county borough have taken part in an exciting waste and recycling education project delivered by the council’s waste and recycling team.
Marking Carers’ Week across Bridgend County Borough
Monday 08 June 2026
Today marks the start of Carers Week 2026, which is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of unpaid carers across Bridgend County Borough.