The monthly full council meeting took place on February 28th. It was webcast (available here) and lasts for just under 3 hours. Here are the highlights, starting with the most important agenda item – the budget. Bridgend Council Budget 2018-19… Continue Reading
As promised, I return to the report earlier this week on the current and future state of Bridgend’s economy. Tomorrow I’m going to have another report on how town centre regeneration is progressing. The economy report was discussed by a… Continue Reading
After looking at Bridgend in the UK general election, my attentions turn to Ogmore – my final post until the election results are out. Profile Ogmore consists of the northern half of Bridgend county (Llynfi, Garw and Ogmore Valleys, as… Continue Reading
With the UK general election only days away, my final posts of the campaign look at the two Bridgend county constituencies, starting with Bridgend – which also happens to be one of the key marginal seats in Wales and… Continue Reading
Last, but not least, it’s a look at the town and community council results in Bridgend (pdf), bringing my coverage of the 2017 local elections to a close. Community councillors are at the lowest rungs of the political ladder and… Continue Reading
After the doorstopping, leaflet posting and Facebook rants, voters have elected a new Bridgend County Borough Council – the result is above. My“projection” wasn’t that far off in the end. Turnout was reportedly just under 40% – higher than 2012,… Continue Reading
My coverage of the 2017 local elections draws to a close with the most important post of all: What are the parties/groups promising to do for Bridgend? I’ll list some key policies each group are proposing (where applicable) and I’ll… Continue Reading
There are 39 wards in Bridgend and for the first time they’re all being contested, meaning nobody will be elected unopposed. The finalised list of candidates was released a few weeks ago, but instead of having to trawl through the… Continue Reading
The monthly meeting of Bridgend Council’s Development Control Committee was held yesterday afternoon. As usual, the webcast is available here. Today, I’ve decided to focus on two significant planning applications in the Bryntirion and Llangewydd areas of Bridgend town.The Committee… Continue Reading
Before turning to the National Assembly results, it’s worth first covering the result of the by-election for the vacant Ogmore Westminster seat. The seat was previously held by the newly-elected AM for Ogmore, Huw Irranca-Davies, with polling happened at the… Continue Reading
With polling day just around the corner, it’s worth turning attentions to local constituencies. There’s little point in repeating what I said last year in terms of constituency profiles (Bridgend, Ogmore), so I’ll concentrate on the politics. Bridgend Candidates: Jaber… Continue Reading
Act One, Scene One Enter The Dame THE DAME Good morrow, one and all I ask that thou’st not prate like ruttish harpys I ask that thou’st open thine eyes,… Continue Reading
The latest Bridgend Council (BCBC) webcast returns to the Development Control Committee, and monthly meeting held on Thursday (March 31st). You can watch it here. Two agenda items were worth flagging up.First up were proposals from Persimmon for 108… Continue Reading
As promised, I return to Bridgend Council’s (BCBC) budget for 2016-17 (more detail here), which was discussed and debated by full council yesterday afternoon – the first full council webcast since webcasting was introduced. You can watch the whole thing… Continue Reading
It’s been a long time coming but, at long last, Bridgend Council (BCBC) have begun the live streaming and recording of council meetings (Camera Shy). Those who deserve the credit include long-standing campaigners for webcasting, Plaid Cymru town councillor and… Continue Reading
A half-dozen studious and marginalised political researchers, masquarading as politicians in Cardiff Bay, are undertaking an experiment. The lead academic holds up a card to the test subject – a first year student. “I want you to concentrate and tell… Continue Reading
Committee “Calls In” Pencoed Special Needs Decision Bridgend Council’s (BCBC) cabinet recently proposed changes to special needs provision at Pencoed Primary School. A replacement school is due to be built in the next few years following a merger with Heol-y-Cyw… Continue Reading
Following yesterday’s look at the Bridgend constituency, it’s time to look at the second seat in Bridgend county – Ogmore. Electoral History Created in 1918 from Mid Glamorganshire and South Glamorganshire constituencies. 1918-1931 – Vernon Hartshore (Lab) 1931-1946 – Edward… Continue Reading
With the 2015 House of Commons election campaign drawing to a close (at last!), it’s time to take a closer look at the two constituencies covering Bridgend county. Electoral History Created in 1983 from Ogmore and Aberavon constituencies. 1983-1987 –… Continue Reading
Here’s a round up of the highlights from the monthly Bridgend Council cabinet meeting held earlier this week, and an update on the Brackla Station “project”. School crossing patrols set for review A review of school crossing patrols was… Continue Reading
The publicity-phobic Lib Dem Assembly Member for Ŷ, Proctalgia Fugax, has passed away following a suspected strangulated anus. She was 50. In their statement, the Welsh Liberal Democrats said they were saddened by the loss of their dear colleague, but… Continue Reading
A charitable cause is like catnip to your typical, fully-housetrained AM.Nobody can forget Sillius Soddus AM’s (Con, Aberchddll Left No Right A Bit) ten days of rigorous, slightly arthritic pelvic thrusting on the Senedd steps to raise awareness of Saturday… Continue Reading
An anonymous Senedd source has exclusively revealed that the National Assembly considered launching their own range of sauces, but the idea was scrapped following an embarrassing incident. The Assembly insider – codename Martin Shitpun – told Oggy Bloggy Ogwr that… Continue Reading
After being spurned by Carwyn the Inquisitor, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have agreed a coalition deal with Mighty Trazhshyrkh, Dark Lord of the Immortal Kingdom of Aman Amoth, Emperor of the Organ Hungry, High Blasphemer, K.G. The deal will see… Continue Reading
It began like any other Tuesday afternoon, with First Minister’s Jeopardy. Rhodri Glyn Thomas began with the clue, “The Haven“, to which First Minister Carwyn Jones answered “What is Plaid Cymru’s policy on free cheese and pickle sandwiches for school… Continue Reading
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