Council calls on Welsh Government to clarify council funding formula plans
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Llynfi nuclear project: Meetings to be held over the coming weeks
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Company given more time to build solar farm
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Plans submitted for the first phases of Porthcawl seafront development
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Council set to extend business rates relief
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Council publishes draft budget plans for 2026-27
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Arbed repair works set to be completed in Spring/Summer 2026
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Council launches final Porthcawl regeneration masterplan
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Three sections of road set to return to 30 mph
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Bus route set to serve nature reserve and village again after 6-year gap
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Council Leader rules out legal action over river & beach pollution
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Welsh Government “should never have funded” failed Porthcawl Maritime Centre
Audit Wales recently published their report into the Welsh Government's involvement (via Visit Wales and Wales European Funding Office/WEFO) in...
Flood-affected residents want short-term solutions following official report
Last week, an official flood report (called a "Section 19 report") was discussed at July's Cabinet meeting concerning flooding in...
Council set to fix Flying Start childcare provider fees
Bridgend Council's Cabinet is set to approve a new agreement with Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board to deliver the Flying...
Councils and health board to collaborate on new “drop-in” substance abuse contract
Bridgend Council's Cabinet is set to discuss a new contract for a new substance abuse service in the Cwm Taf...
Welsh Government grants boost council finances but mask ongoing overspends
In a report updating councillors on Bridgend Council's finances (pdf) – due to be discussed this week – officers state...
Welsh Government won’t “call-in” Hybont project
The Welsh Government has lifted its "call-in" holding request concerning the Hybont project in Brynmenyn and Bryncethin. The Welsh Government...
Welsh Government care ratings rank Bridgend “good” or “excellent” in most areas
Bridgend Council's Cabinet will discuss a report summarising the inspections of care homes and care services managed by the council...
Bridgend Council backs call for devolution of the Crown Estate to Wales
Bridgend Council has become the latest local authority in Wales to formally declare its support for the devolution of the...
Council set to change how schools help each other to improve
Bridgend Council's Cabinet is set to start work on a new support system for schools (pdf). At present, this work...
Have your say on proposed new Senedd constituencies
Bridgend Council's wards have been redrawn. Town & community councils are being reviewed. New UK Parliament constituencies were used for...
Petition launched demanding action over Caerau insulation scandal
Caerau residents have launched a petition to the Senedd calling for "a fair deal" over long-delayed works to repair damage...
“Significant drop” in sign vandalism since speed limit change
Another backbench question at this month's full council meeting came from Cllr. Mark John (Ind, St Bride's Minor & Ynysawdre),...
Universal free school meals not to taste as food waste increases; call for Welsh Government to fully cover costs
Bridgend Council's progress in rolling out free school meals for every primary school pupil was discussed by a BCBC scrutiny...
Map reveals the location of Bridgend’s most hazardous coal tips
The Welsh Government recently published data on the most hazardous coal tips across Wales. While there are no immediate concerns,...
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Designer Outlet plans expansion
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Second Llangynwyd housing development approved
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School Inspection Round-Up: School taken out of special measures
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Valley primary schools to share headteacher, merge governing bodies
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Permission granted for Welsh-medium “seeding school”
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