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The Latest Breaking News from Bridgend County Borough Council

Inspectors criticise council which had oversight of murdered Logan Mwangi

Care Inspectorate Wales acknowledged there had been improvements at Bridgend County Borough Council in the last 12 months

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Caravans pitch up on sports ground in Porthcawl

It is believed they moved on from Salt Lake car park

Wales Online

The small shrine left to Logan Mwangi as huge bank of tributes is cleared away

Discussions are being held over a potential permanent memorial to the five-year-old murdered by his mum, stepdad and stepbrother

Wales Online

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Japanese company wants to invest £26m into a hydrogen demonstrator in Bridgend

The green energy specialists attended an event in the town last week

Wales Online

Green energy Japanese firm looking to invest millions in Bridgend

Green energy specialist Marubeni is looking to invest in a hydrogen energy plant

Birmingham Post

Logan Mwangi's school issue beautiful tribute to 'loving, sweet-natured' boy

Five-year-old Logan was a pupil at Tondu Primary School. A statement from the school said he was a 'bright, happy child who was caring and loving and an absolute pleasure to teach'

Wales Online

New enforcements put in place at Maesteg bus station mean services will return

One bus company had temporarily stopped running services from the station due to a number of safety concerns

Wales Online

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Senior Bridgend councillor won £50k job with his own council after being interviewed by staff in his own department

Former Bridgend cabinet member Stuart Baldwin has stood down days after being re-elected and there will now have to be a by-election

Wales Online

The recently-elected Bridgend councillor who won't be taking up his seat

Labour candidate Stuart Baldwin has announced that he will not be taking up his new role as a councillor, due to what he describes as the 'increasingly toxic' nature of local politics

Wales Online

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"

Wales Online

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

Wales Online

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

Wales Online

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

Wales Online

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.

Wales Online

Caravans occupying Locks Common in Porthcawl are facing eviction notices

The vehicles were first reported in the area on March 21

Wales Online

Seafront park to rival Aberavon and Barry part of updated Porthcawl plans

The newly updated plans will see the creation of an all new seafront park the size of two football pitches laid back-to-back

Wales Online

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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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

Wales Online

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

Wales Online

Council announces expected start time for £3.5m repairs to Caerau homes damaged in insulation scandal

Council Chief Executive, Mark Shephard said it was important to "get the right people in" to rectify the damage caused to more than 100 homes

Wales Online

Bridgend councillor fears 'extremely high' settlement increase could be misinterpreted

Some of Bridgend County Borough Council's budget proposals, like a freeze on council tax reflects the high financial settlement increase.

Wales Online

Bar set "too high" for Covid business fund says Bridgend councillor

Bridgend County Borough Councillor, Alex Williams fears some businesses will fall just short of the eligibility criteria for the Welsh Government aid.

Wales Online

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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