Council backs call for ethical local government pension investment
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Prison expansion plans approved
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Council rejects proposed town & community council reforms
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Agency no-show sinks flood debate; council focused on improving preparedness
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Taxis granted Bridgend town centre access under revised traffic order plans
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Town centre traffic order sent back to Cabinet
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Data centre campus at former Ford engine plant approved
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Council set to lobby for developers to face “real consequences” for failing to meet obligations
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Opposition councillors push for town centre traffic reintroduction following “unofficial trial”
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Council Leader rules out legal action over river & beach pollution
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Tondu mini-bypass delay rests on new traffic assessment
Yesterday (21st August 2025), Bridgend Council's Planning Committee discussed whether to grant the developers of the Pentre Felin estate in ...
Council backs call for A48 walking and cycling improvements
At this month's full council meeting, Cllr. Ian Spiller (Ind, Bryntirion, Laleston & Merthyr Mawr), tabled a motion calling for ...
Bridgend Council to consider closer working with town & community councils
The delayed rollout of Bridgend Council's new in-house grass-cutting service was on the agenda at this month's full council meeting. ...
Council welcomes UK Government climbdown on PIP
At this month's full council meeting, Cllr. Tim Thomas (Ind, St. Bride's Minor & Ynysawdre) tabled a motion on the ...
Council backs UK law extending workers’ rights
At this month's full council meeting, councillors debated a motion tabled by Cllr. Jon-Paul Blundell (Lab, Cefn Glas) calling for ...
BCBC “not given notice” of private school closure as affected families are supported to transfer to state schools
Earlier in the year, Coginta, the company running St. Clare's School, a private school in Nottage, Porthcawl – announced it ...
Council to provide more regular updates on Section 106 spending
At this month's full council meeting, Cllr. Tim Thomas (Ind, St. Bride's Minor & Ynysawdre) asked for information on the ...
School violence task force enables schools to take faster action
At this month’s full council meeting, Cllr. Colin Davies (Lab, Bryntirion Laleson & Merthyr Mawr) asked for an update on ...
Replacement Welsh-medium primary school faces delay
Bridgend Council's Cabinet is set to approve a new expected opening date for the replacement Ysgol Bro Ogwr on the ...
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 ...
One Man Went To Mow? In-house grass-cutting service hits staffing problems
As some of you might remember, in 2024, Bridgend Council's Cabinet decided to bring its grass-cutting service "in-house". This means ...
Cabinet unchanged following AGM
Bridgend Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held earlier this week. It’s the meeting at which councillors are appointed to ...
Pyle, Kenfig Hill & Cefn Cribwr By-Election Result
The result of yesterday's county council by-election in the Pyle, Kenfig Hill & Cefn Cribwr ward has been announced. Commentary ...
Pyle, Kenfig Hill & Cefn Cribwr By-Election Preview
The second county council by-election of the term will be held in the Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr ward ...
Bridgend Council declares nature emergency
Bridgend Council has backed a motion calling for the local authority to declare a nature emergency. You can read the ...
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Bridgend Council apologises for walking & cycling plan “blunder”
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Designer Outlet plans expansion
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New supermarket approved
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Read moreDetailsPorthcawl beach bathing quality “excellent”; Ogmore issues remain
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Second Llangynwyd housing development approved
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