Kier recycling contract set to face fresh scrutiny following sell-off announcement
(Title Image: Bridgend & Porthcawl Gem) Just when it looked like the recycling situation in Bridgend had reached something approaching …
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BCBC Cabinet set to adopt stricter anti-dog fouling measures
(Title Image: newstalk.com) As some of you may remember, last year Bridgend Council launched a consultation on proposals to introduce …
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Key Porthcawl regeneration site set to go up for sale
(Pic: via Google Earth) At next week’s Bridgend Council Cabinet meeting, officers have recommended the Cabinet authorise putting the Salt …
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Consultation open on proposed affordable housing development in Brackla
(Title Image: LRM Planning) A consultation on proposals to extend an existing social housing development in Brackla is open until …
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Confirmed: Bridgend Ford engine plant to close in 2020
(Title Image: Sky News) Following strong rumours Wednesday evening, it was officially confirmed yesterday that the Bridgend Ford engine plant …
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Bridgend bus subsidy cut to go ahead
(Title Image: © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence BY-SA-2.0) Update: The Committee have decided that …
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Town mayor vote to be re-run and Plaid Cymru group takes on a new member
(Title Image: Gill Garrett) Bridgend Town Council mayor vote to be re-run Mayors are largely a ceremonial position, but some …
Read More Bridgend Council Cabinet to make decision on bus subsidy future
(Title Image: © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence BY-SA-2.0). UPDATE: Confirmation from the Gazette’s Elizabeth …
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“Comfort scheme” set to continue as BCBC publishes draft public toilet strategy
Under a law passed by the Senedd in 2017 – the Public Health Act – all councils in Wales need …
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Brackla wood development refused permission
(Title Image: Wales Online) Bridgend Council planning officers have refused to grant permission to a small residential development at Briary …
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£3.7million for Bridgend county walking and cycling schemes in new funding round
Earlier this week, the Welsh Government announced the latest round of local transport funding grants for the 2019-20 financial year …
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New Recycling Centre approved at Pyle
(Title Image: via Google Earth) The monthly meeting of Bridgend Council’s Planning Committee took place yesterday. The only major development …
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Parties begin selection process for 2021 Senedd Election
The next Senedd election is two years away and while that might sound like a long time, local party branches …
Read More Bridgend Council appoints new Chief Executive
Following a behind-closed-doors extraordinary meeting of Bridgend Council yesterday afternoon (1st May 2019), BCBC appointed Mark Shephard as the new …
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Estyn: Ogmore Vale Primary should be placed into special measures
(Title Image: The Mirror) As a result of a follow-up inspection by Estyn, they’ve recommended Ogmore Vale Primary School be …
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Bridgend sixth-form review options whittled down
(Pic: Laleston Community Council) As you might remember, Bridgend Council is currently undertaking a review of post-16 education, having put …
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Applications set to open soon for flagship free childcare scheme
(Title Image: nurseryworld.co.uk) Also up for discussions at Bridgend Council’s cabinet meeting tomorrow is the council’s implementation plan for the …
Read More Public set to be consulted on a new on-the-spot fine regime
(Title Image: newstalk.com) Barnsley-headquartered 3GS have been appointed by Bridgend Council as the contractor to enforce new fines for environmental …
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Six community projects selected for BCBC funding in 2019-20
(Title Image: via Google Earth) Next week, BCBC’s Cabinet is set to authorise another round of grant funding for community …
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Tip opening times set to be cut by an hour
(Title Image: via Google Earth) One of the 2019-20 Bridgend Council budget measures due to be discussed by BCBC’s Cabinet …
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What’s being done to keep Bridgend safe?
(Title Image: ©Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence) Later this morning, Bridgend Council’s Corporate Scrutiny …
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Bridgend wins right to host world-class dog festival
Holding off stiff competition, Bridgend county has won the right to host one of the world’s biggest dog festivals …
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Sunnyside development approved by councillors
Yesterday, Bridgend Council’s planning committee held its monthly meeting, which was dominated by proposals for housing and a new healthcare …
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Ultra-modern “Police Academy” plans submitted
(Title Image: Warner Brothers via Yahoo) South Wales Police has submitted plans for a new Police Learning Centre and associated …
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Has developer accidentally revealed future Brackla plans?
(Title Image: via Google Earth) One of the big housing developers, Persimmon, have applied to create a stockpile compound on …
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