Have your say: Budget Consultation 2026
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.
Budget consultation
Each year Bridgend County Borough Council must agree a balanced budget to fund essential services including schools and education, social care, waste and recycling, highways, libraries and support for people facing homelessness. For 2026/27, Welsh Government funding has risen by 4.6%, meaning the Council will invest £550m in local communities and the funding gap has reduced, though services remain under pressure after years of austerity.
The draft budget proposes to meet £9.2m of financial pressures, deliver £2.4m of savings and increase Council Tax by 4.95%, while protecting the most vulnerable and prioritising frontline services. Schools will see a net funding increase with no savings targets, and a late funding boost has left some money unallocated—so we want your feedback on where to focus it.
Closing date: 27 January 2026
Active Travel and Climate Change
Active travel plays a crucial role in decarbonising transport and reducing pollution, while at the same time having a range of benefits for public health and the economy. Walking, wheeling and cycling are the ultimate low emissions options.
Closing date: 28 February 2026
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.