Group leaders unite to tackle abuse of councillors

Wednesday 20 September 2023

The leaders of all political groups at Bridgend County Borough Council have joined forces to make a stand against abuse, threats, and intimidation towards elected members.

Council Deputy Leader wins Equality Award!

Thursday 16 March 2023

Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Social Services and Early Help, Councillor Jane Gebbie, has won the Ron Todd Award for Equality, having been nominated by more than 11 organisations or individuals.

Council Deputy Leader is nominated for Equality Award

Friday 17 February 2023

Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Social Services and Early Help, Councillor Jane Gebbie, has been nominated for the Ron Todd Award for Equality by more than 11 organisations or individuals.

Policy to address unreasonable behaviour towards staff is approved by Cabinet

Thursday 26 January 2023

Cabinet has approved Bridgend County Borough Council’s revised policy to address unreasonable behaviour, which includes vexatious complainant behaviour, from members of the public.

Standards Committee Vacancy

Thursday 12 January 2023

Bridgend Council is seeking to appoint an Independent Member (Co-optee) to serve on its Standards Committee.

Leader and Cabinet announced at annual meeting of Council

Wednesday 18 May 2022

Newly elected members at Bridgend County Borough Council have agreed who will undertake the Leader and Cabinet roles for the year ahead.

Council confirms by-election as candidate opts not to take up member role

Wednesday 11 May 2022

One of the three successful candidates who stood for the Bridgend Central ward in the recent 2022 local government election has confirmed that he will not be taking up his new role as a county borough councillor.

How you can get involved with this year’s elections

Wednesday 20 April 2022

With a local government election due to take place in May this year, the council is seeking various election staff to help the process run smoothly.

Candidates confirmed for local government elections on 5 May

Wednesday 06 April 2022

Candidates have now been confirmed for the local government elections which are due to be held on Thursday 5 May 2022.

‘Advance Voting’ pilot launched in run-up to local elections

Tuesday 22 March 2022

During the Local Government elections in May 2022, Bridgend County Borough Council will be running an ‘Advance Voting’ pilot scheme.