One thing all local authorities are responsible for is tree management – mainly in terms of health and safety. If they fail in this duty they could be liable to a fine of up to £4million. BCBC’s tree management policy… Continue Reading
There’s been a sense of anxiety amongst town centre traders and the public about the future of Bridgend Market, but BCBC has finally published its turnaround plan (pdf). BCBC currently have a 99-year leasehold on the market (which runs until… Continue Reading
Bridgend will be giving £11million+ to the Cardiff City Region, but this could well be the first concrete proposal for something to come back. The City Region Joint Cabinet has decided that Bridgend should be the host authority for the… Continue Reading
Following the decision to cut bus subsidies (though some were given a last-minute reprieve – more here), BCBC’s Cabinet is to decide on the future of public toilets in Bridgend county next week (pdf). New duties will be placed on… Continue Reading
Following a public consultation the Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething AM (Lab, Cardiff South & Penarth), has announced today that Bridgend county will be changing health boards. From April 1st 2019, health services in Bridgend will be run by Cwm Taf… Continue Reading
Later this week, officers from Bridgend Council’s Highways Department will discuss a report with councillors on the impact cuts have had on their services (pdf). Since 2011-12, BCBC cut just over £3.9million from the highways budget – averaging about £488,000… Continue Reading
A few weeks ago, the £1million revamp of Bridgend railway station was completed, followed by an official opening by the First Minister. I went into more detail when the plans were first announced in 2017. In short, the improvements include… Continue Reading
An Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting, due to be held later this week, will discuss the social services Bridgend Council (BCBC) provides to support Parc Prison (pdf). Parc Prison has just under 1,800 inmates (62 of which are young… Continue Reading
It’s perceived wisdom that there’s a link between attending school and doing better – though this ignores all the other complicated explanations for how children perform at school like poverty, mental & physical health, bullying, intelligence/natural ability and the… Continue Reading
After a process that started in 2014, officers have finally drafted a set of recommendations to BCBC’s Cabinet for changes to car park management in Bridgend county (pdf). The Current Situation The report states that BCBC currently makes a £385,000… Continue Reading
Next week, Bridgend Council’s Cabinet will discuss controversial proposals to make a £188,000 cut to supported bus routes, with the results of a public consultation now revealed (pdf). Here’s a reminder of the bus routes which will be affected if… Continue Reading
BCBC’s Audit Committee isn’t the most glamorous function undertaken by councillors, but it’s one of the most important as they determine whether tax payers are getting value for money and whether BCBC is spending money wisely. Bridgend and Vale of… Continue Reading
One of the most important functions of any council is setting out how to use land, including allocating land for housing, retail and employment development. BCBC set out this policy in their Local Development Plan (LDP). The current one… Continue Reading
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
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