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Properties available to rent for businesses in Porthcawl

Monday 15 July 2024

Two containers are available for businesses to rent in Porthcawl for the purpose of boosting small commercial business enterprises in the area. The containers are situated in Hillsboro South car park, next to the Harlequin building and are available for a temporary period of 3 years. Any businesses who are interested must adhere to the […]

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Have your say on the impact of climate change in Bridgend County Borough

Wednesday 10 July 2024

Cwm Taf Morgannwg Public Service Board (PSB) is undertaking an assessment to gauge the potential impact of climate change on organisations and communities across Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr and Bridgend County Borough areas. An essential part of this assessment involves input from local organisations, residents, community groups and businesses to share their understanding around the […]

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Applications for Creative Wales’s Music Revenue Fund open

Wednesday 26 June 2024

The second round of applications for the Creative Wales Music Revenue Fund are now open. Music businesses across Bridgend County Borough will be able to apply for grants between £20,000 and £40,000 to spend on projects that can benefit from support due to financial constraints. Particular focus will be on: Campaigns for new releases The […]

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Final call for applications for Bridgend Council’s Business Development Grant

Thursday 20 June 2024

Funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the Business Development Grant scheme supports businesses in Bridgend County Borough to diversify, decarbonise and grow. We are making a final call to businesses to make an application under the scheme, as it is due to close in the next few months (or sooner if the […]

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PopUp Wales space in Adare Street a success

Wednesday 8 May 2024

PopUp Wales have been celebrating the success of The PopUp Space on Adare Street in Bridgend town centre, which recently opened its doors. The initiative, launched by Urban Foundry, have been running alongside The Social Enterprise Programme organised by Cwmpas. The space was secured as a meanwhile space to support local businesses through free shop […]

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Join us at our upcoming Business Support Fair

Wednesday 1 May 2024

Businesses across Bridgend County Borough are being invited to attend a Business Support Fair organised by the council’s Enterprise team. The free event will be taking place on Thursday 23 May between 4pm and 6pm at the Indoor Bowls Hall, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4AH. This free drop-in session is aimed at new start-ups and […]

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Northern Valleys Initiative launched to help transform businesses

Tuesday 30 April 2024

A new investment programme aimed at expanding businesses in the Northern valleys has been launched by the Cardiff Capital Region. The £50m initiative will help to support businesses and projects across Bridgend County Borough that will have the ability to increase prosperity within the region, with a particular focus on high-growth potential businesses that can […]

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Expressions of Interest for Quickstart Bridgend now open

Tuesday 2 April 2024

Businesses can now register their interest for Quickstart Bridgend, a new scheme to help promote short term paid work placements. The scheme will help residents across Bridgend County Borough gain short term, paid work placements with businesses. The delivery period will be running from May 2024 to January 2025 and interested businesses should register their […]

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Payroll Deduction Scheme available for Bridgend Businesses

Monday 25 March 2024

Businesses across Bridgend County Borough can now access a Payroll Deduction scheme for their employees, as part of Bridgend Lifesavers Credit Union. A Payroll Deduction Scheme allows employees to save money regularly, directly from their pay and before it reaches their bank account. It is a convenient, easy way to save money and can help […]

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Calls for nominations for Business Forum Chair and Vice-Chair

Wednesday 20 March 2024

The Business Forum is seeking to appoint a new Chair and Vice-Chair after the current Chair Ian Jessopp stepped down. With the support of Bridgend County Borough Council’s Enterprise Team, the Business Forum has grown rapidly since its launch in 2008 and now boasts a 696 strong membership, incorporating companies of all sizes and across […]

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