Support is now available for migrants who arrive in Wales fleeing war or persecution to gain employment through the ReStart program. Migrants have a diverse range of skills and experience that can suit any business and employers are being encourages to invest in them and help then start a new life in Wales. As part […]
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A new street market has launched in Bridgend County Borough. Green Top Events, who are based in Newport, have brought their artisan food, craft and gift markets to Bridgend and Porthcawl, after successfully seeking permission from Bridgend Council. Many local businesses will be hosting stalls on the street market and will allow residents to support […]
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Maesteg Business Association have created a new Instagram account to support local town centre business and help promote the towns shopping offer. Any businesses that are trading within Maesteg town centre are invited to contribute to the account by sending in photos along with a caption and relevant hashtags. If you would like to be […]
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The UK Government is now offering support for businesses to help install charging points for vehicles. The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides eligible applicants with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. The scheme is available to the following businesses: B&B’s Campsites […]
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Businesses in Bridgend County Borough have been invited to have their say on the Future Skills Agenda in the Cardiff Capital Region. The Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) Employment and Skills Plan was launched in 2019 and has seen massive changes in the way businesses work since its inception. The changes that have been brought on […]
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The Bridgend Elevate and Propser Project has officially launched a pop-up initiative, designed to invite businesses to trial an idea in the style of a pop-up format. The project will work by developing a series of pop-up initiatives to create opportunities for start-up and micro business growth, encourage greater footfall and dwell time, and enable […]
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Businesses across Bridgend County Borough are being invited to sponsor a statue of the dog Snoopy as part of a walking trail planned for Porthcawl next year. Snoopy, Charlie Brown’s popular sidekick from the cartoon strip Peanuts, will be the star attraction of a Dogs Trust trail, which will feature six Snoopy sculptures Dogs Trust, […]
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The council has launched its annual budget consultation for 2021, called ‘Shaping Bridgend’s Future’. The consultation aims to engage with residents on a long term vision for Bridgend County Borough. By completing the online survey, you can have your say on how you think we have performed as a local authority over the past year […]
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Businesses are being urged to stay alert as a fraud scam is targeting existing and potential suppliers of equipment to organisations such as the council. A local business has recently been defrauded out of almost £40,000 worth of goods. Businesses are reminded that all authentic emails from the council will originate from a ‘@bridgend.gov.uk’ email […]
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The Town Centre Property Index has been reviewed and updated allowing businesses to make informed decisions about town centre properties without the need for a site visit. Prospective buyers looking for properties in Bridgend, Porthcawl and Maesteg’s town centres will be able to refer to the Index to evaluate properties for their business as well […]
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