The Latest Breaking News from Bridgend Council

Bridgend council wants your views on planned £100 fines for people who don't pick up dog mess

The authority must carry out a public consultation by law

Wales Online · Jun 19, 2023

'It'll rip the heart out of our town' - people react to impending closure of Porthcawl's iconic funfair

The announcement came in March after Welsh ministers confirmed they had secured the ownership of the site

Wales Online · Jun 16, 2023

Row over school's uniform policy taken to Welsh Government after outcry from parents

Bridgend Council's education lead said Pencoed Comprehensive's uniform crackdown has caused anxiety among pupils, including those sitting exams, and may go against Welsh Government guidelines on gender

Wales Online · Jun 9, 2023

The Welsh town that’s thinking of scrapping pedestrianisation

There was once a big rush to pedestrianise everywhere - but one town is now thinking of turning back the clock

Wales Online · Apr 29, 2023

Bridgend Council releases its new five year corporate plan

Every five years the council publishes a new plan which describes its main priorities for services it delivers

Wales Online · Apr 22, 2023

Burger King wins planning appeal for restaurant in Bridgend

The planning inspector dismissed the council's objections, saying the local authority had failed to provide evidence to support their claims

Wales Online · Apr 18, 2023

The new estate residents paying hundreds of pounds in 'fleecehold' maintenance fees on top of council tax

They are charged fees by estate management companies for things other people get done by the council - but still have to pay full council tax

Wales Online · Mar 31, 2023

Porthcawl's Coney Beach funfair to close as Welsh Government purchase land for redevelopment

The sale includes the Coney Beach Amusement Park site and the adjoining section of land known as the monster park

Wales Online · Mar 31, 2023

Cost of redevelopment at Cosy Corner in Porthcawl to increase by £265,000 due to asbestos issues

The discovery was made following intrusive surveys on the land that was acquired by the local authority in 2020

Wales Online · Mar 15, 2023

New nursery and business units set to be created in Bridgend community

The site lies to the south of the Coity Bypass and north of the Brackla Industrial Estate

Wales Online · Mar 14, 2023