Following the launch of a Conservative-backed petition on de-pedestrianising part of Bridgend town centre, the debate over the town centre’s future continues unabated in the letters section of the Glamorgan Gazette. Little of consequence has been said so far. However,… Continue Reading
As you might remember, a few days ago I mentioned a petition organised by Suzy Davies AM (Con, South Wales West) and 2016 Assembly Conservative candidate for Bridgend, George Jabbour, on pedestrianisation in Bridgend town centre. Last week they launched… Continue Reading
I start in the Ogmore Valley, where a serious row has broken out – as covered on the front page of this week’s Glamorgan Gazette – over changes to the terms and conditions for retained fire fighters based at Ogmore… Continue Reading
As you might remember, earlier this year Bridgend Council (BCBC) undertook a public consultation on the future of council-run public toilets in the county (Consult At Your Convenience). At Tuesday’s cabinet meeting, cabinet members will discuss the results of the… Continue Reading
We’ve known for a while that some sort of development would take place at The Rhiw, and it was subject to a bid from Bridgend Council (BCBC) for Welsh Government Vibrant and Viable Places funding (Vibrant & Viable Bridgend?). BCBC… Continue Reading
Draft Local Transport Plan Unveiled The Welsh Government issued guidance to local authorities earlier this year to prepare local transport plans (LTPs) for 2015-2030. Bridgend’s draft LTP was discussed at the cabinet meeting yesterday (p99-192). The plans have to support… Continue Reading
Just as being “educated at a South Wales comprehensive school” hasn’t prevented anyone becoming an ex-Cabinet Secretary or First Minister, it hasn’t prevented me rising to the heady heights of blogger. My attentions turn to the town again, and something… Continue Reading
Yesterday, Bridgend Council (BCBC) met to approve the authority’s budget for the coming financial year and next four years – or “Medium Term Financial Strategy” as they put it.All of the budget documents are available here. Tough Times Local government… Continue Reading
BCBC Annual Report 2012-13 Bridgend Council’s annual report was recently released (pdf). It’s an admittedly heavy read and I only glanced through it, but it’s important as it outlines how the council is performing against their own and national benchmarks.… Continue Reading
Over the last few months, a series of hearings were held by the planning inspector appointed by the Welsh Government in order to finalise Bridgend’s Local Development Plan, which will outline land use in the county until 2021. Late last… Continue Reading
Morrisons set for Porthcawl – With a £1million sting in the tail? For the second time in as many years, supermarket chains have expressed interest in building a new superstore as part of the regeneration plans for Porthcawl. After… Continue Reading
Over the last fortnight or so, there’s been a little tiff in the Glamorgan Gazette between Carwyn Jones (in his capacity as Bridgend AM) and Suzy Davies AM (Con, South Wales West) over the current state of Bridgend town centre… Continue Reading
Tesco deal in Porthcawl falls through As I posted a few weeks ago, a new supermarket is a “cornerstone” of a regeneration project in the central area of Porthcawl. According to Porthcawl Town Councillor, Graham Walter’s blog, the deal… Continue Reading
The recent masterplan for Bridgend town centre hinted that South Wales Police were “reviewing their accommodation requirements”. It appears that moves have been a lot quicker than I had anticipated. A planning application has been submitted for a new custody… Continue Reading
Bridgend is a growing town. The current developments at Parc Derwen are testament to that. However because it’s slap bang in between Cardiff and Swansea, it’s often struggled to keep up. The town centre has limited retail choice, while other… Continue Reading
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