Bridgend run by hot air & more….
With the “excitement” of the elections dying down – and ahead of the Assembly reconvening – it’s time to turn …
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Carwyn’s Six Point Plan for Bridgend Town Centre
Following the launch of a Conservative-backed petition on de-pedestrianising part of Bridgend town centre, the debate over the town centre’s …
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Pedestrianisation Petition & Heritage Hub Plans
As you might remember, a few days ago I mentioned a petition organised by Suzy Davies AM (Con, South Wales …
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Firefighters Sacked, By-Election Update & Pedestrianisation
I start in the Ogmore Valley, where a serious row has broken out – as covered on the front page …
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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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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 on the Move
Draft Local Transport Plan Unveiled The Welsh Government issued guidance to local authorities earlier this year to prepare local transport …
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Vibrant & Viable Bridgend?
Just as being “educated at a South Wales comprehensive school” hasn’t prevented anyone becoming an ex-Cabinet Secretary or First Minister, …
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Bridgend Council Budget 2014-15
Yesterday, Bridgend Council (BCBC) met to approve the authority’s budget for the coming financial year and next four years – …
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Reports, Holes, Libraries & Stars
BCBC Annual Report 2012-13 Bridgend Council’s annual report was recently released (pdf). It’s an admittedly heavy read and I only …
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Bridgend LDP Inspector’s Report
Over the last few months, a series of hearings were held by the planning inspector appointed by the Welsh Government …
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Porthcawl’s supermarket sweep & Bridgend Library future
Morrisons set for Porthcawl – With a £1million sting in the tail? For the second time in as many …
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Bridgend Town Centre – Answering Carwyn’s call
Over the last fortnight or so, there’s been a little tiff in the Glamorgan Gazette between Carwyn Jones (in his …
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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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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 …
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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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