The next series of State of Wales posts. Firstly, four potential options for a Welsh armed forces ranging from home defence focus to a fully-fledged NATO member. #IndyWales #Annibnyiaeth stateofwales.com/2025/11/what...

KEEP OUT (1972): A masterclass in shocking minimalism, this 15 second PIF warning kids of the dangers of messing about by train tracks leaves its horrors to the imagination. I have vivid memories of this one popping up during kid's shows on ITV!

Bridgend Council expects repair work to homes in Caerau affected by the Arbed insulation scandal to be finished round March 2026. However, work has only been completed at one property to date. #Caerau #Maesteg #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/11/arbe...

Bridgend Council has backed a motion for local government pensions to be invested ethically, including divestment from fossil fuel companies (and others). #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/11/coun...

Nothing about Farage is original. Knock off Enoch Powell, now apparently an Anal Cunt tribute act.

Park Street air quality monitoring shows further improvement, though two stations continue to exceed maximum NO2 levels. Air quality along main roads in Bridgend County has continued to improve across the board (with a few exceptions). oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/11/park...

Cymru Premier side Penybont FC has submitted a planning application for a new Community & Performance Hub at the DragonBet Stadium - which will include improved toilet facility for supporters. #Bridgend #CymruPremier oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/11/peny...

Bridgend Council is set to consult on an extended/new public spaces order targeting dog fouling and dogs off leads. #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/11/coun...

Bridgend Council's Planning Committee has approved plans which will see the troubled HMP Parc's capacity increase to over 2,000 prisoners. #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/11/pris...

Full plans submitted for Coity Road drive-thru #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/11/full...

Council launches final Porthcawl regeneration masterplan #Porthcawl #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/11/coun...

Russia's 1st humanoid robot was revealed today. A bit like a mobik, it fell over as if shot and our efforts at hiding the disaster convinced no one.

This month's State of Wales update focuses on the NATO question (and related matters). First up, the pros and cons of NATO membership itself. stateofwales.com/2025/10/how-... #Wales #IndyWales #Annybyniaeth

Council rejects proposed town & community council reforms #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/10/coun...

Agency no-show sinks flood debate; council focused on improving preparedness #Bridgend #Flooding oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/10/agen...

Taxis granted Bridgend town centre access under revised traffic order plans #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/10/taxi...

Three sections of road set to return to 30 mph #Bridgend #Porthcawl #Pencoed oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/10/thre...

McDonald’s returns with Bridgend drive-thru proposal #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/10/mcdo...

Bus route set to serve nature reserve and village again after 6-year gap #Bridgend #Porthcawl oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/10/bus-...

A cross-party scrutiny committee voted to "call in" a proposed 18-month trial of new traffic rules in Bridgend town centre. The proposal will now be reconsidered by BCBC's Cabinet #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/10/town...

Data centre campus at former Ford engine plant approved #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/10/data...

Following on from foreign policy, State of Wales moves onto defence. Firstly, what would Wales need to consider when drafting a defence strategy/policy? #Wales #IndyWales #Annibyniaeth stateofwales.com/2025/09/what...

Council set to lobby for developers to face “real consequences” for failing to meet obligations #Bridgend #Planning oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/09/coun...

Opposition councillors push for town centre traffic reintroduction following “unofficial trial” #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/09/oppo...

Council Leader rules out legal action over river & beach pollution, but praises work of volunteers to remove tons of rubbish from the River Ogmore and Porthcawl's beaches. #Bridgend #Porthcawl oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/09/coun...

Llanmoor Homes has submitted an application for a new housing development between Bryntirion and Laleston. The land was included in Bridgend's Local Development Plan and could see up to 850 homes and a primary school built. #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/09/plan...

BCBC's Cabinet is to weigh up “experimental” Bridgend town centre traffic rules. The proposal includes extended unloading/loading hours, more blue badge parking spaces and allowing cycling in pedestrianised areas. #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/09/bcbc...

Bridgend Council's Cabinet is set to discuss new Supplementary Planning Guidance for Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs). #Bridgend #Housing oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/09/coun...

Latest round of inspections sees two schools removed from review list #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/09/late...

The next set of State of Wales posts (and the final set of foreign policy posts for now) looks at international development. What kind of foreign aid policy would an independent Wales have? #IndyWales #Cymru #Annibyniaeth stateofwales.com/2025/09/what...

Tondu mini-bypass delay rests on new traffic assessment #Tondu #Maesteg #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/08/tond...

Updated plans have been submitted for an apartment complex at Sunnyside House in Bridgend town centre, as well as a new Aldi supermarket in Brackla. #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/08/revi...

Welsh Government “should never have funded” failed Porthcawl Maritime Centre #Porthcawl #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/08/wels...

Shocked and saddened at the news of Hefin David's death. He was one of the few MSs to have taken a keen interest in my previous work at Senedd Home and I'll always be grateful for that. I met him only once and he came across as a really thoughtful guy who wanted to make a difference.

Residents affected by flooding at two streams in Bridgend - subject to a recent official/S19 report - fear further flooding if a short-term solution isn't provided ahead of the autumn. #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/08/floo...

Valleys2Coast housing association has announced plans to move to a new HQ at a refurbished Wyndham House in Bridgend town centre. #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/08/hous...

The next State of Wales update: international organisations & international law. #IndyWales Would an independent Wales join the United Nations and other international organisations? stateofwales.com/2025/07/woul...

Bridgend Council has backed a motion calling for improved walking & cycling facilities along the A48 linking the Broadlands and Ewenny Road roundabouts. #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/07/coun...

Bridgend Council approved a motion calling for closer working between BCBC and town/community councils to deliver services. Although the motion focused on a local grass-cutting backlog, the Leader didn't rule out extending it to include other services. #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/07/brid...

Council welcomes UK Government climbdown on PIP #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/07/coun...

£125,000 has been made available by the Welsh Government to address flooding at two streams. It follows an official (Section 19) report into flooding that occurred in September 2024. #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/07/fund...

Details emerge of a funding bid - totalling £560,000 - for a new 3G sports pitch at Bryntirion Comprehensive #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/07/deta...

Subject to Cabinet approval, Bridgend Council will launch a consultation on changes to the social housing waiting list. The proposals aim to increase the supply of in-demand homes and be fairer on prospective tenants who are in rent arrears. #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/07/coun...

Play to launch campaign for Bridgend’s first “pub theatre” #Bridgend oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/07/play...

Bridgend Council sets out plans for public EV charging #Bridgend The draft strategy was prepared with Transport for Wales. It sets out expected demand for different types of public charger and in which locations, with an extra 224 chargers required by 2030. oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/07/coun...

Bridgend Council has published a draft of its new “net zero” strategy. #Bridgend An independent review found that of the 50+ carbon management measures introduced a few years ago, BCBC has only made advanced progress on three of them. oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/07/coun...

Bridgend Council is set to approve a new agreement for the delivery of Flying Start. At present, BCBC doesn't have any kind of contract with Flying Start childcare providers, meaning BCBC hasn't been able to guarantee value for money. oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/07/coun...

Council prepares new terms for care-at-home services, which will be weighted more in favour of quality of care over cost #Bridgend #SocialCare oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/07/coun...

Councils and health board to collaborate on new “drop-in” substance abuse contract #Bridgend #CwmTafMorgannwg oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/07/coun...