Councillors agree new personal safety protocol
Friday 22 March 2024
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Council to continue with current voting system
Thursday 21 March 2024
Bridgend County Borough Council’s voting system will remain unchanged for at least the 2027 local elections after full Council decided against holding a consultation about transferring to a Single Transferable Vote system (STV).
Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council to step down
Wednesday 06 March 2024
After eight years at the helm of the local authority, Councillor Huw David has confirmed that he intends to step down from his position as Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council.
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.
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.