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Our social media policy can be found on our website: https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/council/customer-services/social-media-policy/ Bridgend County Borough Council delivers a range of key services to approximately 139,000 people, making the county borough a place where people want to live, work and visit. With its Bristol Channel coastline and mix of urban and rural

communities, the county borough lies at the geographical heart of South Wales. Its land area of 28,500 hectares stretches 20km from east to west and occupies the Llynfi, Garw and Ogmore valleys. The county borough is an area of dynamic change located along the M4 corridor, encompassing the heritage coast to the south and picturesque valleys to the north.

🍎 Coming soon: Free School Meals for more secondary school pupils! 🎒From the 2026-2027 school year, eligible pupils in Y...
01/09/2026

🍎 Coming soon: Free School Meals for more secondary school pupils! 🎒

From the 2026-2027 school year, eligible pupils in Years 7 and 8 will receive free school meals because of a change to Universal Credit thresholds.

📅 Applications will open in the first week of September, with the new provision launching immediately afterwards.

⚠️ Please note: This is not a full roll-out of universal free school meals across all secondary school year groups. The new offer is specifically for eligible pupils in Years 7 and 8 only.

Already receiving eFSM (eligible Free School Meals)? You do not need to apply again – your existing entitlement will continue.

We’ll be sharing more information over the coming weeks, including who is eligible and if you need to apply.

Find out more on our website: https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/free-school-meals

👀 Keep an eye on our channels for updates!

A shady spot in one of our parks is the perfect place to relax in the summer months 🌿☀️Why not pack a picnic, meet up wi...
31/08/2026

A shady spot in one of our parks is the perfect place to relax in the summer months 🌿☀️

Why not pack a picnic, meet up with friends and make a day of it?

But when it’s time to head home, do one last check and make sure your litter goes in the bin, or if the bins are full take it home! 🌳💚

We’re supporting Keep Wales Tidy - Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus to encourage everyone to this summer.

Have your say on Active Travel in Bridgend County Borough 🚶‍♀️🚲Residents are invited to attend upcoming engagement sessi...
31/08/2026

Have your say on Active Travel in Bridgend County Borough 🚶‍♀️🚲

Residents are invited to attend upcoming engagement sessions to view the current Active Travel Network Map and share feedback that will help shape the future of walking, wheeling and cycling across Bridgend County Borough.

Active travel includes walking, wheeling, and cycling for everyday journeys, whether that's travelling to work, school, shops, leisure facilities, or public transport links.

We want to create an active travel network that makes walking, wheeling, and cycling easier, safer and more accessible for everyone. By doing so, we can improve health and wellbeing while strengthening connections between our towns and villages.📍

📍 Maesteg Sports Centre
📅 2 September 2026 | 🕟 16:30–19:30

Your views can help us understand where improvements are needed and shape a better-connected active travel network for the future.

If you plan on attending any of the above events, and require them to be delivered in Welsh, please inform us with plenty of notice at [email protected] so that Welsh translation can be arranged.

Can’t make it? You can still share your views by completing our online survey (link in comments).

on Wind Farm proposals located near and 🍃Pennant Walters are developing proposals for the Glanllynfi Garth Wind Fa...
30/08/2026

on Wind Farm proposals located near and 🍃

Pennant Walters are developing proposals for the Glanllynfi Garth Wind Farm and are hosting a series of public drop-in events 👇

🗓️ Tuesday 15 September
⏰ 2pm – 7pm
📍Maesteg Celtic RFC, Maesteg

🗓️ Wednesday 16 September
⏰ 9am – 1pm
📍Maesteg Town Hall, Maesteg

🗓️ Wednesday 16 September
⏰ 2pm – 7pm
📍Nantyfyllon RFC, Maesteg

The current proposals for the wind farm include up to eight wind turbines with a maximum blade tip height of up to 180 metres, along with two substations, electrical infrastructure. They will have an expected operational lifespan of 30 years.

The project will offer local ownership opportunities and help to support the Welsh Government’s target of achieving at least 1.5GW of community-owned energy by 2035.

The consultation will close on Friday 2 October.

Can’t make the drop-in events? You can email the team at [email protected] with your comments.

🌟 Local town centre businesses shine at the Best of Welsh Business Awards! 🌟🏆 A huge congratulations to the local busine...
29/08/2026

🌟 Local town centre businesses shine at the Best of Welsh Business Awards! 🌟

🏆 A huge congratulations to the local businesses that have been recognised at the Best of Welsh Business Awards.

👏 Special congratulations to Category winners for their outstanding wins
🍷No.27 Wine Bar – Bar and Pub
🍽️Morgans Bistro – Restaurant
🎁KTFGifts Bridgend – Arts and Crafts
🍕One More Slice – Takeaway
👗Venetia Steele Boutique – Clothing Store
💍Dewi Griffiths Distinctive Jewellery Limited – Jeweller
🏠Priory Kitchens Ltd – Home Improvements
❤️Pretty Hot and Tattoo'd - Tattoo Artist

🥈 Well done to the runners -up
🍔BRGR
🍕Doughppizzaco
🍻The King Alfred

👏 Further congratulations to the highly commended businesses:
🍔 Meg's Grill & Chill
🥪 Il Panino
👩‍🦰JC Hair Studio
👩‍🦰Beth Daniels Hair Studio

These awards are a fantastic reflection of the independent businesses that make and town centres such a great place to shop, eat and enjoy.

Well done to everyone recognised! 🎉

Why not pop into your local town centre, discover some local favourites and show your support for our amazing local businesses?

🎉A huge congratulations to ALL businesses in the county borough who have achieved recognition for their outstanding services, including winners:
🍽️Georgie's Diner
👩‍🦰Maples Hair and Beauty Salon
👩‍🦰Beauty By Amy Tegerdine

You can view the full list of winners here.
https://www.facebook.com/bestofwelshbusiness/posts/winners-big-best-of-welsh-business-awards-2026best-art-creative-2026highly-comme/1512407904220337/

❗ Temporary Road Closure – A4063 ❗An abnormal load delivery from the M4 (Sarn) to the WEPA Papermills site in is sched...
29/08/2026

❗ Temporary Road Closure – A4063 ❗

An abnormal load delivery from the M4 (Sarn) to the WEPA Papermills site in is scheduled for the early hours of Sunday 6 September 2026.

The movement requires the temporary closure of the A4063 from 11pm on Saturday 5 September 2026, until 7am on Sunday 6 September 2026.

There will also be restrictions in place to prevent parking along the A4063, from the junction of Bryn Road, Bridgend Road and Maesteg Road, during this time.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

When you choose to create a family through adoption you are never on your own. You will be joining an inclusive and div...
29/08/2026

When you choose to create a family through adoption you are never on your own.

You will be joining an inclusive and diverse community of families with regular events, networks and support.

Learn more about the world changing possibilities of adoption 🔗 https://www.westernbayadoption.org/

📢 ♻️ Bank holiday recycling and waste updateThere will be no collections on Monday 31 August 2026.Collections will take ...
28/08/2026

📢 ♻️ Bank holiday recycling and waste update

There will be no collections on Monday 31 August 2026.

Collections will take place one day later, from Tuesday 1 September until Saturday 5 September.

Please place your recycling and waste at your property’s edge by 7am on your collection day.

Community recycling centres at , and will remain open as normal.

Our new Bridgend Works team has been busy clearing spaces across the county borough! Here are just a few recent jobs the...
28/08/2026

Our new Bridgend Works team has been busy clearing spaces across the county borough! Here are just a few recent jobs the team has carried out, tidying up green areas and making spaces more accessible.

The new team will carry out various jobs to support our existing teams - including grass cutting, jet washing, cleaning up fly-tipping, litter picking and more. This is in addition to our day-to-day work, meaning we can carry out more jobs and tackle issues quickly.

Find out more about Bridgend Works and how to report issues [link in comments]

Funding from the Pride in Place Impact Fund has helped Brackla Community Centre make essential repairs ⚒️Brackla Communi...
28/08/2026

Funding from the Pride in Place Impact Fund has helped Brackla Community Centre make essential repairs ⚒️

Brackla Community Centre has used its funding to replace soffits and fascias which had fallen into a state of disrepair and were beginning to pose a potential safety concern.

The improvements will help to protect the community facility and ensure it can continue to provide a community space for residents, groups, and visitors across Brackla.

👏 Well done to all involved in securing this funding!

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