Councillors asked to commit £2.3million towards Cardiff City Region
On Wednesday, BCBC councillors will be asked to vote to approve the business plan for the Cardiff Capital City Region …
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Four-year plan to boost tourism in Bridgend county
Bridgend Council’s cabinet is set to discuss a new four-year plan to develop the county as a tourist destination …
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1,500 empty properties: What is BCBC doing?
The issue of empty home and business properties in Bridgend county – report here (pdf) – is due to be …
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Councillors updated on town centre regeneration progress
Next Monday (12th February), a BCBC Scrutiny Committee will meet to discuss progress on town centre regeneration(pdf). Here’s a run …
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Bridgend Council launches bus service cuts consultation
Back in September 2017, I wrote about proposed cuts to subsidised bus services in Bridgend county (Bus Routes & …
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What’s in the South Wales Metro plan for Bridgend?
The process is somewhat shrouded in secrecy, but some idea of what’s planned for Bridgend county (and the rest …
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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 …
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Key Porthcawl land sale terms agreed: What next?
As revealed in this week’s Glamorgan Gazette, a provisional deal between the Evans family and Bridgend Council for the sale …
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 …
Read More Bus Routes & Public Toilets “Under Review” (Again)
Amongst the items on the agenda at next week’s Bridgend Council Cabinet meeting are proposals to make possible cuts to …
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Elvis Festival granted licence after “shambolic process”
With only a week to go until the annual Elvis Festival takes place in Porthcawl, Bridgend Council’s Licensing Committee have …
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Bridgend Conservatives hit by senior resignations
Update: 08/09/2017: Cllr. Ken Watts has since confirmed the three resignations were nothing to do with electrification (I’ve been told …
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Bridgend Summer Playscheme Details 2017
(Pic: Bridgend & Porthcawl Gem) Bridgend’s schools started their summer holidays this week. That means 6 weeks of children complaining …
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Rest Bay Watersports Centre plans revealed
(Pic : EPT Partnership via Bridgend County Borough Council) As part of joint BCBC-EU plans to develop Porthcawl as a …
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Bridgend 2017: Wards to Watch
With one week to go until polling day my coverage of the local elections is drawing to a close. Some …
Read More Bridgend 2017: Key Issues – Porthcawl & Pyle
Following on from my look at county-wide issues and those in the Bridgend and Pencoed area, I move west to …
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Porthcawl Regeneration Takes Great Leap Forward
Ending the best part of a decade of uncertainty, a long-derelict site in Porthcawl is to host a spectacular centrepiece …
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City Deal, Porthcawl Resort & Business Hub
Bridgend Council (BCBC) and its cabinet will be meeting again this week to discuss various reports. Here’s another round-up …
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Can Porthcawl be reconnected to rail?
Tourist season is coming, and thousands of people from near and far will soon begin descending on the south Wales …
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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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Live From Angel Street: Budget Debate 2016-17
As promised, I return to Bridgend Council’s (BCBC) budget for 2016-17 (more detail here), which was discussed and debated by …
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Live From Angel Street – January Planning Committee
It’s been a long time coming but, at long last, Bridgend Council (BCBC) have begun the live streaming and recording …
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Porthcawl Medical Centre Plans Submitted
Following a public exhibition a few weeks ago, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg Local Health Board (ABMU) and its partners have now …
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Jennings Building & (Old) Coety Primary Plans Submitted
After being announced to great fanfare by Bridgend Council in March, formal plans have been submitted to regenerate the Grade …
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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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