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 …
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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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Full details of Bridgend council tax for 2019-20
Ahead of the debate and vote on Bridgend council’s budget for 2019-20, the full details of what next year’s council …
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Major shake-up of Bridgend council wards proposed
(Title Image: via Google Earth) As some of you might be aware, earlier this week the Local Government Boundary Commission …
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How does BCBC want to work with town & community councils?
Later this morning at a scrutiny committee meeting, BCBC officers will discuss collaboration between BCBC and town & community …
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Shock, Horror: Daily Mail Bridgend Remembrance Parade claims “false”
Following a recent high-profile article in the Daily Mail, Bridgend Town Council has issued a statement denying they took the …
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Future of sports pitches to be discussed by Council Committee
A public consultation is likely to take place soon on the future of sports pitches and pavilions in Bridgend county, …
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Future of public toilets in Bridgend to be decided next week
Following the decision to cut bus subsidies (though some were given a last-minute reprieve – more here), BCBC’s Cabinet is …
Read More Community Asset Transfer progress to be discussed by BCBC committee
A Bridgend Council scrutiny committee will get a chance to quiz officers and cabinet members on their Community Asset …
Read More Porthcawl & Cornelly projects chosen for BCBC cash
Since 2016-17, BCBC has made £100,000 available each year for town & community councils to fund certain projects. The allocations …
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Bridgend Town & Community Council Election Results 2017
Last, but not least, it’s a look at the town and community council results in Bridgend (pdf), bringing my coverage …
Read MoreBridgend 2017: Town & Community Councils
In addition to the county council, Bridgend will also be re-electing our twenty town and community councils (their role …
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Porthcawl update, Bridgend library, public art & “adgate”
Tesco deal in Porthcawl falls through As I posted a few weeks ago, a new supermarket is a “cornerstone” …
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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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