As you may be aware, BCBC is undertaking a review of post-16 education (sixth forms) at schools across the county. More detailed work has now been undertaken and will be discussed by Cabinet this afternoon (pdf). That detailed work included… Continue Reading
I couldn’t resist that headline… ….but on a more serious note, plans are being developed to create an innovative heating scheme in Bridgend town centre, following on from plans for a geothermal energy scheme pilot in Caerau (pdf). A… Continue Reading
It’s the end of the month and that means Bridgend Council’s Cabinet will be meeting soon. One item on the agenda is a report on the development of enterprise hubs in the county (pdf). Why is BCBC doing this? 32%… Continue Reading
More details have emerged regarding a major housing development off Heol Ty Maen and Barnes Avenue in the Llangewydd Court area of Bridgend (link). The development is being taken forward by Barratt and an outline planning application for 165 units… Continue Reading
There’s still a few weeks left to have your say on future reform councillors and council wards in Bridgend county. The Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales launched the consultation earlier this year and the deadline for submitting comments for… Continue Reading
News today that the Second Severn Crossing is set to be renamed The Prince of Wales Bridge to mark Chuck Windsor’s 70th birthday later this year and secure a future honour for lickspittle-in-chief Alun Cairns. You would think he has… Continue Reading
Bridgend Council has announced that the steps linking Tondu Road and Newcastle Hill are to be replaced with a short funicular railway/incline lift. The project will cost at least £1.5million, generating an estimated £10,000 for the local economy over the… Continue Reading
Later this morning, Bridgend Council’s cabinet is to discuss an extension to the summer lifeguard scheme, provided by the RNLI (pdf). The partnership started as a pilot, but BCBC believes the time has come to put it on firmer footing.… Continue Reading
On Wednesday, BCBC councillors will be asked to vote to approve the business plan for the Cardiff Capital City Region as well as the first major tranche of money (pdf). The city region is a jointly-governed body made up of… Continue Reading
Bridgend Council’s cabinet is set to discuss a new four-year plan to develop the county as a tourist destination (pdf). According to economic models, in 2016 tourism was worth £329.8million to the local economy and supports 4,228 jobs, with… Continue Reading
With the new Pencoed Primary due to open in September 2018, attentions turn to the current school site on Penprysg Road. In the last few weeks, Jehu Group and Hafod housing association have submitted plans (above) for 12 1-bedroom apartments… Continue Reading
It’s the end of the month and that means the monthly Bridgend Council cabinet and full council meetings are set to take place. First up is a report on the possible introduction of a council tax discount for care leavers… Continue Reading
The issue of empty home and business properties in Bridgend county – report here (pdf) – is due to be discussed by a Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday (21st March). As of December 2017, there were an estimated 1,233 empty private… Continue Reading
Here’s a summary of the key points from the March 2018 meeting of Bridgend Council’s planning committee (webcast – here). The main item on the agenda was a contested development at Tondu (pdf), proposed to include: Up to 450 homes.… Continue Reading
The monthly full council meeting took place on February 28th. It was webcast (available here) and lasts for just under 3 hours. Here are the highlights, starting with the most important agenda item – the budget. Bridgend Council Budget 2018-19… Continue Reading
As the local education authority, Bridgend Council will be responsible for implementing the Additional Learning Needs Act 2018 (more information here) – a law passed by the Senedd earlier this year aimed at improving the rights, planning and services… Continue Reading
Also up for discussion at this week’s BCBC Cabinet meeting is a report on funding for three projects under the Welsh Government’s Supporting People programme (pdf). There has been some uncertainty over the future of the Supporting People programme… Continue Reading
Along with budget details, this time of year marks the renewal of Bridgend Council’s insurance premiums – due to be discussed by Cabinet next week (pdf). Under normal circumstances that wouldn’t really be worthy of note – it’s just… Continue Reading
It’s that time of year again. The time of year we learn what cuts and savings will be made to Bridgend Council services and how much Council Tax is set to rise. The General Picture (pdf) Due to new spending… Continue Reading
Next Monday (12th February), a BCBC Scrutiny Committee will meet to discuss progress on town centre regeneration(pdf). Here’s a run down of the key points from the report by general theme. Car Parking A review of the BCBC staff and… Continue Reading
As promised, I return to the report earlier this week on the current and future state of Bridgend’s economy. Tomorrow I’m going to have another report on how town centre regeneration is progressing. The economy report was discussed by a… Continue Reading
A Bridgend Council Scrutiny Committee will be updated this coming Thursday (8th February) on the performance of schools in the county during the 2016-17 academic year (pdf). By and large, it makes good news with some areas of concern. In… Continue Reading
Officers and cabinet members will provide a comprehensive update to a Bridgend Council Scrutiny Committee later this week on the current and future state of Bridgend’s economy (pdf). Here’s a summary of the report’s analysis: The current state of… Continue Reading
Back in September 2017, I wrote about proposed cuts to subsidised bus services in Bridgend county (Bus Routes & Public Toilets “Under Review” Again). Although BCBC’s Cabinet approved a public consultation, everything went quiet, which made me think the… Continue Reading
Another item on the agenda for BCBC’s Cabinet are proposals to change the support offered to looked-after children who attend university (pdf). At the moment, BCBC supports nine children who’ve left care to attend university, though they expect that… Continue Reading
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