Snapshot of overgrown state of guttering at Princess of Wales Hospital shows level of dilapidation
An image of the shocking and overgrown state of guttering at the leak-hit Princess of Wales hospital has been captured by a member of the public while visiting this week. The Bridgend based hospital has seen urgent work carried out…
Plans to turn 17th century farmbuilding into housing handed to Bridgend Council
A planning application to turn a 17th century farm building in Bridgend into housing has been handed in to the local council. The plans that could see the development of a Grade II listed building on Marlas yard and paddock,…
Bridgend waste services set to change hands
CONTROL over waste and recycling services is set to change hands in Bridgend county borough this month after a decision by the council. It comes as the contract for services such as waste collection and the running of recycling centres,…
Barclays to close Bridgend branch permanently
A TOWN centre bank in Bridgend has announced it will close its doors for the last time in April this year. The Barclays bank, based on Dunraven Place in Bridgend has said that it will be closing for good on…
New drive-through planned at former car dealership in Bridgend
PLANS for a new McDonald’s drive-through have been submitted on the site of a former car dealership in Tondu, near Bridgend. The application comes just months after a separate submission for McDonald’s banners and signage was handed in for the…
Charge increases to services across Bridgend
BRIDGEND County Borough Council is proposing to increase a number of charges and fees in order to save millions of pounds this year. The proposals, published earlier this week ahead of a monthly cabinet meeting includes plans to increase charges…
New pedestrian links for Porthcawl
NEW pedestrian crossing links are set to be built in Porthcawl next week a part of the town’s ongoing regeneration plans. The fist of the two new crossings will be built by Aldi as part of a “package of highway,…
South Wales Fire Authority expect budget increase of over £400K
BRIDGEND Council could face an increase of more than £400,000 for its annual contribution to the South Wales Fire Authority next year, it has been announced. The South Wales Fire Authority released its latest budget plans for the 2024-25 financial…
Bridgend Council hear about improvements made to local child protection services
BRIDGEND Council has been given an update on improvements that have been made to local child protection services. The update came after a joint report was carried out by Care Inspectorate Wales in June 2023, reviewing the performance of child…
Bridgend Council signs off on new volunteering policy for residents
BRIDGEND Council has signed off on a new volunteering policy for residents in the borough. The policy is designed to outline Bridgend council’s responsibilities when it comes to volunteering, along with the obligations faced by volunteers and voluntary organisations. The…