Truancy fines to be introduced & more
Here’s another round-up of some of the key items of the agenda of Bridgend Council’s cabinet and full council meetings …
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Plaid are Movin’ on Up
“Well we’re movin’ on up (movin’ on up) To Cathays Paaaark (movin’ on up) Who cares if we’re twenty seats …
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Bridgend Public Toilets Earmarked for Closure
As you might remember, earlier this year Bridgend Council (BCBC) undertook a public consultation on the future of council-run public …
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New Date Set for Council Webcasts
In December 2013, it was announced that Bridgend Council (BCBC) would – at long last – investigate the live streaming …
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Moves to Tackle “Debilitating” Wanker Shortage
The National Assembly’s Remuneration Board have taken action to address Wales’ crippling shortage of wankers. It’s understood a £10,000 …
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Pencoed Primary “Call-In” & Mr Urdd yn ddod i Benybont
Committee “Calls In” Pencoed Special Needs Decision Bridgend Council’s (BCBC) cabinet recently proposed changes to special needs provision at Pencoed …
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Westminster 2015: Ogmore In Focus
Following yesterday’s look at the Bridgend constituency, it’s time to look at the second seat in Bridgend county – Ogmore. …
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Westminster 2015: Bridgend In Focus
With the 2015 House of Commons election campaign drawing to a close (at last!), it’s time to take a closer …
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I Lost My Vote to a Hardship Trooper
Up and down the country, activists are joining up to fight for the future – “I’m doing my part!” …
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More details of Bridgend “Cultural Trust” revealed
As you can probably tell, the election’s the only game in town at the moment. I’m sure many of you …
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Putting Bridgend Up On Bricks
Once again, it’s time to look at some of the key items on the agenda of Bridgend Council’s (BCBC) latest …
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Bridgend’s “Sceptic Six” feel Labour’s banhammer
As you might remember, last month six Labour councillor were suspended after they voted against (or abstained on) a merger …
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UK to introduce Quantum Voting
For decades, psephologists and constitutional experts have tried to devise the perfect electoral system. Some prefer the brainless simplicity of …
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Lollipops, Balloons, Bayswater & Brackla Station
Here’s a round up of the highlights from the monthly Bridgend Council cabinet meeting held earlier this week, and …
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Ratings, Redevelopments & Rebellions
Bridgend Council Rated Last week, the Welsh Government released the latest annual report (pdf) on the performance of Wales’ 22 …
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Bridgend Budget 2015-16
It’s budget season in Welsh local government. That means it’s time for my annual look at what Bridgend Council (BCBC) …
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Bridgend to celebrate historic merger
Bridgend Council have given the go ahead to a celebration to mark the monumental merger between cheese and chips. Cheese …
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Rhiw Redevelopment Plans Unveiled
We’ve known for a while that some sort of development would take place at The Rhiw, and it was subject …
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Bridgend school “traffic lights” & Councillor leaves Labour
Last week, the Welsh Government unveiled the first school rankings using a new “traffic light” system, which replaces the old …
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Bridgend Council (BCBC) recently launched a consultation on the future of 13 council-owned and operated public toilets. There’s an online …
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Libraries, Bus Cuts, Schools Moves & Parc Slip II
Bridgend Council’s (BCBC) first cabinet meeting of 2015 was held yesterday afternoon, and some interesting items appeared on the agenda. …
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No Shit – Made in Wales Drama, Coming Soon
For the last couple of years, television production in Wales has undergone a renaissance, with numerous network shows now made …
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Controversial Garw Valley school plans submitted
As you might remember (School shake up planned for Garw Valley), Bridgend Council (BCBC) have put forward plans for a …
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Plaid Cymru bed-rocked by Assembly defection
The National Assembly and the Plaid Cymru group have been left reeling after a shock defection of one of their …
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