Bridgend County Borough Council

10/06/2026

The future of local sport took centre stage recently as Bridgend County Borough's finest athletes gathered for the launch of the ‘Halo Sport Foundation Awards’ delivered by the council in partnership with Halo Leisure.

The event celebrated 110 talented athletes from across the county borough, representing more than 30 different sporting disciplines, including surfing, athletics, surf lifesaving, para-table tennis, gymnastics, boxing, BMX and ice hockey. Selected for their commitment, achievements and competitive success, the recipients represent the next generation of local sporting talent.

This year's Foundation is championed by an inspiring team of Sports Ambassadors, all with strong connections to Bridgend County Borough:

• Helen Jenkins MBE – Olympian and two-time World Champion Triathlete
• Neil Robinson MBE – Paralympic Champion and GB Table Tennis Coach
• Rebecca Rowe – Multi-Sport International Athlete and Polar Explorer
• Ellie McCloy – World Champion Surf Life Saver
• Rebecca Sutton – GB and Wales International Swimmer
• Celyn Emanuel – Welsh International Netball Player

The Halo Sport Foundation is also part of a wider ambition to strengthen grassroots sport across Bridgend County Borough.

Link in the comments 👇

09/06/2026

🌟 Carers Week Community Café🌟

We have a special day planned this Wednesday, 12pm - 2.30pm

🔹Carers Trust Wales will be visiting us with two pieces of art to display. One created with Nathan Wyburn and the help of some of the young carers we support and another created to represent short breaks.
🔸The Bridgend County Mayor will be in attendance
🔹The lead and deputy lead of Adult Social Care
🔸 Local Councillor
🔹 The Carers Choir

Joining us for this information sharing event will be BAVO, Bridgend County Care & Repair, Bridgend County Borough Council Local Community Co-ordinators, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mental Health Matters Wales, Bridgend Carers Wellbeing Tuvida, Employability Bridgend, Baobab Bach CIC, Ableworld, Home Instead Bridgend & Porthcawl and more!

There will also be free tea/coffee and cake!

See you there!

📍BCLC, Bryn Glas, Cefn Cribwr, CF32 0AA

08/06/2026

Today marks the start of Carers’ Week 2026!

Its an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of unpaid carers across Bridgend County Borough.

Earlier today we raised the Carers’ flag at Civic Offices. We will also light the building blue and white this evening, and on the 14 June to mark the start and the end of this important week.

Every day, thousands of people provide unpaid care and support to family members, friends and neighbours who could not manage without them. Their dedication, compassion and commitment make a significant difference to the lives of those they care for and to our wider communities.

There’s plenty going on across Bridgend County Borough during Carers Week (8–14 June) with various events taking place.

Visit our website for more details: https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/news/marking-carers-week-across-bridgend-county-borough/

Photo: Councillors Colin Davies, Amanda Williams, Jon Paul Blundell, Melanie Evans, John Spanswick, Jane Gebbie, Gary Haines and Freya Bletsoe raising the carers’ flag.

08/06/2026

☕ Calling all coffee shop owners from across County Borough!

Bridgend Food Partnership is launching a new ‘Coffee Collective’: a space for local café and coffee shop owners to connect, share ideas and explore practical ways to make their businesses more sustainable.

The first informal get-together will take place at The Pantri Box, Porthcawl, on Tuesday 30 June, with arrivals from 5.30pm and the conversation starting at 5.45pm.

Whether you are already working to reduce waste, source more sustainably, or make positive changes in your community - or perhaps you are simply interested in connnecting with and learning from other local businesses - we would love you to join them.

📍 The Pantri Box, Porthcawl
📅 Tuesday 30 June
🕠 Arrive from 5.30pm for a 5.45pm start

Interested in coming along? Sign up now for free (Link in the comments 👇)

08/06/2026

Unpaid carers do so much to support families and keep our communities moving. This Carers Week (Monday 8th June – Sunday 14th June), we want to make sure someone is looking after you, too.

To celebrate your incredible, vital contribution, we have partnered with Bridgend County Borough Council to support your health and wellbeing. We are incredibly proud to offer unpaid carers 1 week of completely FREE access to any Halo centre across Bridgend County! 🌟

Whether you want to smash a workout to de-stress or find a quiet moment to wind down, this is your time. Enjoy full access to our:
🏋️ Gyms & Toning Suites
🏊 Swimming Pools & Hydrogym
🚴 Group Exercise Classes
🧖 Saunas & Spa facilities

(Please note: Activities vary by centre. Pop over to haloleisure.org.uk to see what’s available at your local Halo centre!)

How to claim your free week:
1️⃣ Register online at https://haloleisure.org.uk/7daypass/
2️⃣ Check your inbox for your complimentary digital guest pass.
3️⃣ Show it to our reception team to activate your 7 days of ultimate me-time!

Passes must be activated within 1 month of issue. Terms and conditions apply, visit haloleisure.org.uk/terms-conditions/ -offers for full details.

07/06/2026

☀️ June has officially arrived, and Halo Leisure are on a major mission this month...

With the summer holidays fast approaching, nothing is more important than ensuring children in our communities are safe, confident and prepared around water. In support of Drowning Prevention Week(13-20 June), Halo Leisure are making it as easy as possible for families to dive into their Learn to Swim programme.

Starting today, they are running an incredible offer for the whole of June:

🏊‍♀️ THE SUMMER READY DEAL ☀️

✅ First 2 swimming lessons FREE!
➕
✅ 50% OFF your first 2 months of swimming lessons!

From tiny toddlers making their very first splashes to older kids building up their stamina and stroke technique, Halo Leisure have structured, expert led lessons available for a wide range of ages.

Give your child a vital skill for life and yourself peace of mind for the sunny months ahead ⛱️💛

⏰ Spaces for summer are limited and booking fast.

To claim, pop into reception to speak to the team or call 01432 842075 to secure your child’s swimming slot.

06/06/2026

🚗⚡ Do you want to own an electric vehicle but don’t have access to a driveway or off-street parking?

We know home charging can be a challenge for many residents living in terraced houses, flats and other properties without private parking.

We’re continuing to gather interest to help shape future EV charging solutions across Bridgend County Borough, including potential cross pavement charging options.

If this is something that would benefit you, we want to hear from you 👇

📧 Email us:
✅ Register your interest
📍 Tell us where you live
🔌 Help shape future EV charging plans

📧 [email protected]

05/06/2026

Bridgend Works in Action!

A fresh new look for Bridgend bus station as work begins to renovate the clock tower in the town centre.

The project is part of Bridgend Works, a new initiative delivering cleaner, greener and more welcoming public spaces across the county borough.

More good news from Bridgend Works coming soon!

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Happy to all residents in County Borough!

We are proud to be part of Proud Councils and to support and promote equality for LGBTQ+ communities ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Our Pride flag has been raised and will remain flying throughout the month, while the Civic Offices will be lit up in rainbow colours in support of Pride events taking place across Bridgend County Borough ✨

We’ll also be heading to Bridgend Pride on Saturday 6 June from 2 - 11pm at the Llangewydd Arms, Broadlands 🎉

Celebrating diversity, promoting inclusion and supporting our LGBTQ+ communities.

Pride Cymru promotes and raises awareness of issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community, with the aim of achieving a society free from hate crime, discrimination and prejudice.