Valleys to Coast

26/10/2026

E-bikes and E-scooters: know the laws 👇

23/10/2026

Staying safe during Storm Austen ⚠️

Strong winds and heavy rain are expected today and the Met Office has given a yellow warning.

If you need our support in an emergency, please call us on 0300 123 2100.

If you're calling outside of our office hours, you'll be transferred to our out of hours provider, Delta Wellbeing.

Be prepared and stay safe:

Regularly check weather updates on the Met Office website.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/ApOPY

Follow the Met Office’s advice on staying safe during and after a storm.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/hUbKs

Visit Bridgend Council’s flood support page for information on who to contact in an emergency.
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Information on who you should contact to report flooding. During a major flood event the emergency services are the main responders to flooding.

21/10/2026

Statement from Jo Oak, our Chief Executive

We are devastated by the tragic death of our colleague, Eleanor Barnfield.

Eleanor was a much-valued member of the team, and her loss has been deeply felt by everyone who knew and worked alongside her.

She made an important contribution to our organisation and to the communities we serve, and she will be remembered with great warmth and affection by her colleagues.

Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Eleanor’s family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time. We are doing everything we can to support those affected by her loss.

We continue to cooperate fully with South Wales Police and, out of respect for Eleanor’s family and the ongoing investigation, we will not be commenting further on the circumstances of her death at this time.

16/10/2026

♻️Following reports of cross contamination in recycling containers and at skips in local community recycling centres, we would like to remind residents of what can be recycled in your recycling containers 👇

Orange bag 📦
✅cardboard packaging
✅brown paper
✅egg boxes
✅birthday cards
✅waxed drinks cartons also known as tetra packs

If you have any extra large pieces of cardboard, please place them next to your orange sack for collection

Blue bag 🧴
✅plastic bottles like milk, drink, and shampoo bottles,
✅food containers like yoghurt pots and margarine tubs,
✅plastic cups,
✅non-black food trays,
✅punnets,
✅empty aerosols cans,
✅foil trays and containers,
✅food tins and drink cans

White bag 📰
✅paper
✅newspaper
✅magazines
✅telephone directories and catalogues without cardboard covers,
✅shredded paper in small amounts
✅junk mail including envelopes

Brown caddy 🍗
✅cooked and uncooked food
✅meat
✅fish
✅bones
✅peelings
✅tea bags and pet food

Black caddy 🫙
✅glass bottles
✅glass jars

👚 🔋Textiles and small electrical items can be placed in bags next to your recycling for collection, while batteries and mobile phone should be placed in small clear bags.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/recycling-and-waste/recycling-containers/

Vapes and e-cigs can now be disposed of safely at , and community recycling centres and should not be placed in recycling containers.

⚠️There are reports of Abestos waste being disposed of in plasterboard skips at community recycling centres ⚠️

Please be aware that Asbestos is a dangerous material and must be disposed of in the correct way. If it is dropped into other skips at our centres, it contaminates other waste.
Asbestos is only accepted at a specialised skip at Pyle community recycling centre, with a tipping permit. If you need to dispose of asbestos, please contact Plan B to arrange a permit. A charge will apply.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/recycling-and-waste/community-recycling-centres/

16/10/2026

1 in 7 properties in Wales is at risk of flooding.

Sign up to NRW’s free Flood Warning Information Services to get warnings when there’s a risk of flooding in your area, helping you to prepare.

It's simple and free (Link in the comments 👇)

Floodline 0345 988 1188

16/10/2026

🔥 With Bonfire Night approaching, we’re working closely with South Wales Police Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service • Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub De Cymru as part of Operation BANG to help keep our communities safe.

Please help us by:
✅ Reporting fly-tipping and noting vehicle registrations if you see waste being dumped for illegal bonfires via [email protected]
✅ Supporting safe, managed community events and engaging with Event Safety Advisory Group (ESAG) where appropriate.
✅ Staying alert to potential risks in your community and sharing any concerns.

Together, we can reduce risks and ensure celebrations are safe and enjoyable for everyone.

16/10/2026

16/10/2026

The weekend is on the way! But don’t forget, you can report an emergency repair any day of the week, at any time! ☎️

Just call us as usual on 0300 123 2100, and you’ll automatically be redirected to our out-of-hours provider, Delta Wellbeing.

It’s that simple!

16/10/2026

Hate Crime Awareness Week: Follow our Facebook rules 📄

1. Everyone belongs here
We love our diverse community! Please be kind to everyone. Hate, bullying, or discrimination isn’t welcome here. Let’s keep this space safe.

2. No tolerance for hate
We take hate seriously. Offensive, threatening, or discriminatory comments will be removed, and serious incidents may be reported.

3. Speak up, we’re here to listen
If you see or experience hate, don’t stay silent. You can report it to South Wales Police or reach out to us. By speaking up, we can keep our communities safe and supportive for everyone.

Remember, hate has no place in our homes or in our communities. We house people without judgement, and we want our Facebook community to remain a safe place free of judgement too.

To report a hate crime to us, call 0300 123 2100 or email [email protected] - we take incidents of discrimination seriously.

16/10/2026

🎉 Friday Job Roundup

Here are our latest opportunities, all helping us support safer, stronger and more sustainable communities across Bridgend. 🏡

• Community Housing Partner (Closing 22/10/2026)
Build positive relationships with our customers, empower them to maintain their tenancies and help make our local communities great places to live.
💷 £38,353 per annum
⏱ 37 hours per week
📍 Bridgend
📅 22/10/2026

Apply online today
🔗 https://orlo.uk/MtIN8