Company run by councillors in dispute with town council over ownership of £30k information screens
A town council and a charity previously run by councillors are currently involved in a legal dispute over media screens…
Auditors found “major failings” and evidence of “unacceptable practices” after internal review of Porthcawl Town Council 2020/21 finances
A town council gave contracts to a company run by councillors without following proper procedures, according to finance experts. Auditors…
Council buys land on Porthcawl seafront
Councillors have agreed to move ahead with plans to revamp Porthcawl seafront by buying land at Sandy Bay and Coney…
Porthcawl land train attraction due to open
A new road train attraction in Porthcawl is set to be up and running next month. Homeless charity Emmaus South…
Hydrogen-powered buses considered for Bridgend
Bridgend Council could be the first local authority in the UK to use hydrogen-powered buses. Council officers have set up…
Police find drugs, firearms and swords at pub in Maesteg
A pub is at the centre of an organised crime investigation after drugs and guns were allegedly found inside. Officers…
Mayor urges council to consider new system for waste and recycling collections in Bridgend county borough
THE mayor of Bridgend county borough has urged councillors to consider a different system for waste and recycling collections in…
Major projects to still go ahead after WRW construction goes into administration
STAKEHOLDERS have confirmed they are still committed to delivering multi-million pound developments in Bridgend county as the construction company behind…
Organiser of Porthcawl Elvis Festival “confident” it will go ahead
AN organiser of the popular Porthcawl Elvis Festival said he is “pretty confident” the event will take place this year.…
Locals fear New Aldis will have impact on Porthcawl’s tourism industry
Plans to build an Aldi supermarket on the seafront in Porthcawl have led some locals to fear for the future…