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Cycling · BridgendAt this month’s full council meeting, Cllr. Ian Spiller (Ind, Bryntirion, Laleston & Merthyr Mawr), tabled a motion calling for further road safety improvements along the A48. July 2025 marks the 9th anniversary of the death of Rhys Rubery, who was killed crossing the road when returning from the Merthyr Mawr “dipping bridge”. Children from Broadlands attending Brynteg Comprehensive still need to cross the A48 (currently a 50 mph road) twice, as…Read Article
Council backs call for A48 walking and cycling improvements
Bridgend · BridgendThe delayed rollout of Bridgend Council’s new in-house grass-cutting service was on the agenda at this month’s full council meeting. While “No Mow May” will have given the Council some wriggle room for a delay, it quickly became clear there were bigger issues behind the scenes. This led to the intervention and statement by the Cabinet. Anecdotally, the backlog has been at least partially dealt with (particularly along some main roads) – but not …Read Article
Bridgend Council to consider closer working with town & community councils
Bridgend · BridgendAt this month’s full council meeting, Cllr. Tim Thomas (Ind, St. Bride’s Minor & Ynysawdre) tabled a motion on the UK Government’s recent concessions on changes to disability welfare, particularly Personal Independence Payments (PIP). The full text of the original motion is available here. In summary, Bridgend Council:
Notes the recent u-turn by the UK Government on proposed welfare reforms affecting disabled people, recognising the “significan…Read Article
