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The 'failing and faltering' Welsh town people think needs major surgery to survive and thrive

Just over a year ago 44% of people told a Welsh business organisation they visited the high street less - it seems many haven't changed their minds, but Bridgend hopes it can persuade them to

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The parents worried about getting their children to school after they're denied free transport

One year seven pupil must make their own way to school, despite the council already paying for a taxi to pick up his older brother from their family home

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Llynfi Independents leader on Bridgend County Borough and his community's biggest challenges

"I couldn’t really imagine living anywhere else so I want to play a role in supporting Maesteg to be the best it can be"

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Who exactly are the Bridgend County Independents? The band of councillors hoping to run Labour close in the local elections in Bridgend

The Bridgend County Independents deflect claims that they are a political group - they often claim that party politics too often gets in the way of local government

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Bridgend Council leader says Covid-19 was toughest challenge of last five years

Council leader from 2017, Huw David said he never imagined that he would have to consider whether cemeteries had enough room as part of his tenure

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Independent group leader says Bridgend election could go either way

Independent Alliance leader before the 2022 local government elections period, Alex Williams, said more needs to be done to communicate the council's vision to residents

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Lower-tier local government in Bridgend reaches 'crisis point' with community councils short on numbers

Merthyr Mawr Community Council member, David Unwin, said: 'We are looking for 57 people to literally come off the street to allow these councils to function'

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The key pledges from Bridgend County Borough Labour's manifesto

A multi-million pound pavilion refurbishment project, free Wi-Fi in town centres and a road re-surfacing fund are among some of the things that Labour has pledged

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The wards where the local elections in Bridgend could be won and lost

The Conservatives would see holding on to their gains as a success, whilst a number of wards could be closely fought between Labour and independent candidates

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Former councillor lists intimidation as reason for not standing in election

One former Bridgend councillor, Sorrel Dendy, said she has had 'wanted dead or alive' posters sent to her.

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Calls for alcohol ban on Brynmenyn street following reported 'spike' in antisocial behaviour

The proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) would mean a ban on alcohol consumption on Abergarw Road and some of the surrounding streets if carried forward

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Trecco Bay Holiday Park given green light to hold live music outdoors until 2am

One concerned resident claimed that they would have the typical noise levels of a high street or factory "inflicted" upon them.

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Victory for Porthcawl residents as council agrees to revise Salt Lake housing proposals

Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to propose a reduction in the amount of land dedicated to housing and protect green space valued by residents at Salt Lake

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Residents' relief after weeks of confrontation as school drop off zone reopens

One resident said he saw some "horrendous parking and driving situations" after Brynmenyn Primary School's drop-off zone was closed

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Bridgend councillors vote to freeze council tax despite calls for reduction

Some councillors argued that the generous settlement from the Welsh Government could have allowed for a slight reduction in council tax

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Bridgend backs down on parking at Brynmenyn primary school after parents form barricade

Bridgend council is reopening a drop off zone at Brynmenyn primary school after pressure from parents

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No guarantee of compensation for Caerau residents affected by poor Arbed insulation work

One member hit out at the council, saying he felt a "profound sense of shame and embarrassment" over what residents have had to go through

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Fixing the mess caused in Caerau homes insulation scandal now expected to cost £3.5 million

The proposed increase comes after the release of a damning internal audit report that highlighted multiple failings in an insulation installation scheme.

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Plans to increase councillors at Coity Higher Community Council takes big step forward

The electoral arrangement proposals were approved at a Bridgend County Borough Council meeting

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