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Leader of the Council
The Leader of the Council is elected every year at the Annual Meeting of Council which normally takes place in May. The Leader is usually the group leader of the majority political party.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/council/council-and-democracy/leader-of-the-council/
Discretionary Housing Payments
The Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) scheme helps people who may need further help with their housing costs.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/benefits-and-support/discretionary-housing-payments/
Public toilets
Information on toilets available for public use within Bridgend County Borough.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/leisure-culture-and-libraries/public-toilets/
Locks Common
Covering over 30 hectares of rugged, reasonably flat ground, Locks Common begins where the original Porthcawl promenade ended and stretches to Rest Bay beach.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/nature-and-environment/nature-reserves/locks-common/
Historic sites
Discover the historic sites of Bridgend County Borough including Merthyr Mawr Dipping Bridge, Maesteg Town Hall and St John's House.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/leisure-culture-and-libraries/historic-sites/
Freedom of the Borough
The Freedom of the Borough is the most prestigious award we can give. It is symbolic of our regard for the person or body awarded.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/council/council-and-democracy/freedom-of-the-borough/
Flood support
Information on who you should contact to report flooding. During a major flood event the emergency services are the main responders to flooding.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/nature-and-environment/flooding/flood-support/
Youth Centres
Join us at the Open Access Youth Centre, the coolest hangout spot for all you amazing young folks aged 11 and above!
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/children-and-young-people/bridgend-youth-support/youth-centres/
Street lighting
Over the past decade, we have undertaken an upgrade of our street lighting infrastructure, replacing traditional lighting with modern LED units.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/roads-transport-and-parking/street-lighting/
Digital Strategy
Our Digital Strategy outlines how we aim to achieve a Digital Council that recognises and aligns with the ambition of the Welsh Government ‘Digital First’ strategy and the UK Government Transformation Strategy.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/council/plans-and-strategies/digital-strategy/