Consultations
Bridgend County Borough Council is committed to listening and responding to residents’ views. We want to give opportunities for local people to contribute to decision making.
We welcome responses in Welsh. All consultations are available in Welsh via the Cymraeg button.
Alternative formats are available upon request.
Current consultations
View our current consultations and have your say online.
Our consultation website is a space for our community to share ideas, discuss important topics, provide feedback on policy, planning and contribute to the future of our county borough.
Citizens' Panel
The Citizens’ Panel is made up of a group of people who live in Bridgend County Borough and are regularly consulted on services run by the council.
Members of the panel can receive up to three surveys per year on a range of topics, services and issues.
Engagement and Participation
Our Participation and Engagement Strategy has been developed to outline the steps we will take as a council to keep people well-informed about our services.
We want to build trusting relationships within our local communities and improve our accessibility and accountability to local people.
Draft Outdoor Recreation Facilities Supplementary Planning Guidance consultation
Draft Outdoor Recreation Facilities Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) has been prepared for public consultation.
The purpose of this SPG is to support and provide further direction on the implementation of the policies for Outdoor Recreation Facilities (ORFs) contained within the adopted (March 2024) Replacement Local Development Plan.
Closing date: 02 July 2025
Digital Strategy 2025-29
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Digital Strategy outlines how we aim to use technology to develop digital solutions that recognises and aligns with the ambition of both the Welsh Government’s Digital Strategy for Wales and their Digital and Data Strategy for Health and Social Care; improving public services, building digital platforms, developing the economy and reducing inequalities, transforming digital skills and partnerships and using digital, data and technology to improve the lives of people in Wales.
Closing date: 13 July 2025
Improvement Check - People Survey - 2025/26
Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) are carrying out an improvement check of social services.
The purpose of this improvement check is to review how well the local authority is exercising its social services duties and functions in line with legislation.
They want to hear about your experience of asking for information, advice and assistance and they will try to understand what difference receiving services has made to you or your family.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact:
Be Involved, Bridgend
Be Involved, Bridgend is a space for our community to share ideas, discuss important topics, provide feedback on policy, planning and contribute to the future of our county borough.
View our current consultations and have your say online.
You can also view previous consultations online:
The National Principles for Public Engagement in Wales give guidance for best practice on citizen engagement.
We have signed up to the principles, which were endorsed by Welsh Government in March 2011.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission in Wales champions equality and human rights for all.
It works to end discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights, and build good relations. The aim is to ensure everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.
We have a law in Wales that helps us all work together to improve our environment, our economy, our society and our culture.
For people, for our planet. For now, and for our future.
This is called the Well-being of Future Generations Act.
Have your say on what’s happening in Wales through Welsh Government’s consultations.