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Community centres need long-term funding strategy, says councillor
Worcester, England · Worcester

Community centres need long-term funding strategy, says councillor

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COMMUNITY centres are the “beating hearts” of the city but need sustainable long-term funding.See the Story
Work on the first phase of Porthcawl Waterfront expected to start in Spring 2027
Work · Porthcawl

Work on the first phase of Porthcawl Waterfront expected to start in Spring 2027

Later today, Bridgend Council’s Communities, Housing & Environment scrutiny committee will be updated on the latest developments in the Porthcawl regeneration programme (pdf). Planning Porthcawl Waterfront CPO close to completion February 5, 2025 Bridgend @ The Bay Petitions launched calling for Coney Beach fairground to be protected April 11, 2023 Planning Latest Porthcawl masterplan proposed 1,100 homes; new seafront park Feb…Read Article
Plans for prison expansion submitted; managers say new block will be “drone drop proof”
Bridgend · Bridgend

Plans for prison expansion submitted; managers say new block will be “drone drop proof”

Full plans for a new block at scandal-hit HMP Parc have been submitted to Bridgend Council on behalf of the UK’s Ministry of Justice (prisons and the criminal justice system are not devolved to Wales). The prison has faced significant scrutiny in recent years. It follows a string of inmate deaths and a damning report which criticised the inability of the prison’s private operators, G4S, to deal with serious drug problems. Recent reports suggest …Read Article

Bridgend Council "hasn't ensured value for money" when setting up new services

In June, Audit Wales published a report into how Bridgend Council commissions services (pdf). Commissioning is when a council designs – and sets out how to deliver – a particular service. Audit Wales undertook a sample of several services – mainly in social services, as well as a waste & recycling contract. The report – due to be discussed by BCBC’s Governance & Audit Committee later this week – concluded that BCBC: Doesn’t require information …Bridgend · BridgendRead Article

Housing association buys new Caerau development

Bridgend-based Valleys2Coast (V2C) housing association has completed the purchase of a new housing development in Caerau. The redevelopment of the former Blaenllynfi Infants School – delivered by Cwmbran-based developer, Pendragon Design & Build – was granted planning permission in August 2022. The development, located off Grosvenor Terrace, has 14 one-bedroom apartments, 4 two-bedroom homes, and 2 four-bedroom homes. The purchase was part-funde…Wales, United Kingdom · WalesRead Article

Council's planning officers face being overworked and underfunded

At this month’s meeting of Bridgend Council’s Planning Committee, officers were set to update committee members on the current state of the council’s planning department (pdf). BCBC’s Planning & Development Group is responsible for managing planning applications, policies and strategies. They’re also responsible for building control and transport strategy, as well as planning issues relating to the road network (such as adopting highways and iss…Bridgend · BridgendRead Article

Special meeting to make planning decisions on new schools

A special meeting of Bridgend Council’s Planning Committee is set to be held on Thursday 31st July 2025 to decide on three planning applications for new schools (pdf). The three projects set to be decided at the meeting include: A new English-medium school in North Cornelly. Demolition of Corneli Primary School, with a new Welsh-medium school (expanded Ysgol Y Ferch o’r Sger) built in its place. The new single-site Mynydd Cynffig Primary School…Bridgend · BridgendRead Article

Cadet centre poised for expansion

A planning application has been submitted to improve facilities for cadets at the Army Reserve Centre in Litchard. The cadets are currently based in a Portakabin-like building, which would be retained and expanded. The upgrade will provide new toilets, a new flight simulator room, several new classrooms and a new drill hall. Kitchen facilities will be refurbished, while fire alarm and heating systems will also be upgraded.Wales, United Kingdom · WalesRead Article

New round of nuclear power station public meetings

The developers behind the proposed Llynfi nuclear power station, Last Energy, have announced dates for a new round of county-wide public meetings set to be hosted through July and August. The meetings will include a presentation from the developer and a Q&A session. All of the events are scheduled to start at 6:30 pm and end at 9:30 pm. Mon 14th July 2025: Porthcawl – Hi-Tide Inn Tue 15th July 2025: Maesteg – Maesteg RFC Wed 16th July 2025: Cor…Bridgend · BridgendRead Article

BCBC "not given notice" of private school closure as affected families are supported to transfer to state schools

Earlier in the year, Coginta, the company running St. Clare’s School, a private school in Nottage, Porthcawl – announced it was set to close due to falling pupil rolls and questions over its financial viability. At this month’s full council meeting, Cllr. Martin Williams (Ind, Coity Higher) asked about the impact the closure would have on the county’s state schools and the support offered to parents and affected pupils. There was a particular co…Porthcawl · PorthcawlRead Article

Council to provide more regular updates on Section 106 spending

At this month’s full council meeting, Cllr. Tim Thomas (Ind, St. Bride’s Minor & Ynysawdre) asked for information on the delivery of Section 106 funded projectsand how many delays there’ve been. Section 106 agreements require developers to fund certain infrastructure or services as a planning condition. These include things like playground upgrades, sports pitches, road improvements and school expansions. Cllr. Thomas said feedback from the publ…Bridgend · BridgendRead Article

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