Bridgend Election Predictions 2012 – Part Two
Following on from part one yesterday, for this second half, I’m concentrating on wards in the Bridgend constituency – …
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Bridgend Election Predictions 2012 – Part One
I’ve decided to split my predictions in two to make it easier to read. For this first part,I’m focusing …
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Bridgend Council: The Good, the Alright and the Ugly
Local elections are often highly unpredictable. People say they’re fought on local issues and I’d agree with that – despite …
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Llynfi biomass plant “recommended for approval”
A new biomass power plant off the A4063 near Coytrahen (between Tondu and Maesteg for the unfamiliar) has been recommended …
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Talbot Green plans submitted and two major Bridgend developments
Talbot Green New Town Centre The formal outline planning application for this new development near Y Pant Comprehensive, promising up …
Read More Bridgend LDP Alternative Sites Consultation
The Bridgend Local Development Plan (LDP) has entered the latest phase on the way towards full adoption. Each local authority …
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Mountain bike park plans for Garw Valley
Update 21/02/2013: I realise I’ve been getting a lot of interest here. As the Clerk to Garw Valley Community Council …
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A new Maesteg Market, Llynfi Power Station…….and a big hole.
Two big projects in the Llynfi valley have been announced over the last couple of months. Firstly, a revamp of …
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Island Farm development won’t be called in by Welsh Government
The “final hurdle” for the proposed Island Farm Sports Village appears to have been cleared. The proposed development was …
Read More Island Farm scheme clears another hurdle
A full session of Bridgend Council today (July 4th) has voted to approve the outline plans for the Island Farm …
Read More Bridgend planning committee “approves” Island Farm scheme
Following up from my last post on this issue, Bridgend Council planning committee voted by 11 votes to 7 yesterday …
Read More Island Farm Sports Village “recommended for approval”
It’s one of the largest, ambitious, contentious and long running development proposals in Bridgend County history, but it does seem …
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Bridgend Police Station on the move? I’d buy that for a dollar!
The recent masterplan for Bridgend town centre hinted that South Wales Police were “reviewing their accommodation requirements”. It appears that …
Read More Bridgend Deposit Local Development Plan
The deposit plans outlining development in Bridgend County for the next 10 years are now online. This of course won’t …
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A masterplan for Bridgend town centre
Bridgend is a growing town. The current developments at Parc Derwen are testament to that. However because it’s slap bang …
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