Minister expresses disappointment at Ineos factory work suspension; only “slight chance” it’ll go ahead
(Title Image: Ineos) In what could turn out to be another major blow to the local economy – already reeling …
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Plans submitted for apartments at former Glamorgan Hotel
Developers Xcape recently submitted plans to build 54 apartments on the site of the former Glamorgan Hotel in Porthcawl. The …
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Report recommends Bridgend schools keep existing sixth-forms (for now)
(Title Image: Bryntirion Comprehensive School) Another big topic up for discussion at next week’s joint scrutiny committee meeting is the …
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Community council finances brought into question as police launch fraud investigation
(Title Image: © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence BY-SA-2.0) South Wales Police are investigating possible …
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Negative reaction to proposed changes to home-school transport
(Title Image: Wales Online) Next week, a joint meeting of two of Bridgend Council’s scrutiny committees will discuss the main …
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Bridgend Council starts planning for coronavirus recovery
(Title Image: CF31/former Business Improvement District) The major item of business on the agenda of this week’s BCBC Cabinet meeting …
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Citizens’ Assembly and cross-party council committee to lead Bridgend’s climate emergency response
(Title Image: EVO GT via Flickr under Creative Commons Licence CC-BY-2.0) While all eyes are currently focused on the coronavirus …
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New Mynydd Cynffig school plans revived
(Title Image: via Google Earth) Bridgend Council is set to make an application for Welsh Government approval to replace Mynydd …
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Former pub set to make way for a car park
(Title Image: © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence BY-SA-2.0) A planning application has been submitted …
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Green light for Maesteg paper mill expansion
(Title Image: WEPA) Yesterday, one of the first virtual meetings of Bridgend Council took place (the monthly planning committee meeting) …
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Coronavirus: How Bridgend Council will reopen tips
(Title Image: via Google Earth) Last week, all of Wales’ 22 local authorities agreed to safely reopen recycling centres/tips from …
Read More Ineos factory plans submitted to Bridgend Council
Before the coronavirus pandemic, the complete closure of the Bridgend Ford engine plant this coming September would’ve been one of …
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Homes planned for former school in Porthcawl
Taylor Wimpey has submitted a planning application to Bridgend Council for a 74-home development at the former St John’s School …
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Hospital staff and council make appeals for protective equipment
(Title Image: Ysgol Gyfun Llangynwyd via Twitter) Bridgend Council, as well as staff at the Princess of Wales Hospital, have …
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Coronavirus & Bridgend Info: Bins, Buses, Council Tax & More
(Title Image: Bridgend & Porthcawl Gem) I thought it was worth bringing together some more of the recent coronavirus-related announcements …
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Coronavirus & Bridgend Info: Parks, playgrounds closed; two Porthcawl car parks shut
(Title Image: © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence BY-SA-2.0). Bridgend Council has closed all parks, …
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Coronavirus & Bridgend Info: Free School Meals, Emergency Childcare, Online Learning
Following the closure of schools last week due to the coronavirus pandemic, Bridgend Council has published its interim measures. Free …
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Town and community councils “should consider mergers” as Bridgend Council seeks to reboot relationship
(Title Image: Gill Garrett) Bridgend Council’s Town & Community Forum isn’t exactly the most high-profile of council committees and – …
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Bridgend county councillor jailed for three years
(Title Image: Wales Online via Bridgend Council) The unaffiliated Independent councillor for Nantymoel, David Owen, has been sentenced to three …
Read More Paper mill expansion plans submitted
(Title Image: WEPA) Following public consultation events towards the end of 2019, plans have been formally submitted to Bridgend Council …
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Sports clubs and community councils handed extra year to work on asset transfer plans
(Title Image: Bridgend County Borough Council) As mentioned in the budget post yesterday, a proposal to sharply increase the hire …
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Bridgend Council Budget 2020-21 Revealed
Bridgend Council’s final budget for 2020-21 is due to be discussed later this week. Here’s a summary. The Overall Picture …
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£5million contract for next stage of Porthcawl coastal flood defences
(Title Image: Earth Science Partnership) Most of the news over the last few weeks has been focused on the devastating …
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Petition calls for action at notorious Tondu junction
(Title Image: Neil Davies via Change.org) A petition has been launched at Change.org calling for improvements to the infamous Maesteg …
Read More Councillor found guilty of conspiracy and handling stolen goods; by-election imminent?
(Title Image: Wales Online via Bridgend Council) Cllr. David Owen (Ind, Nantymoel) was found guilty of conspiracy to steal/handling stolen …
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