Bridgend GEM News http://www.bridgend-today.co.uk All the latest news from Bridgend GEM Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:58:00 GMT Maesteg hit worst by final tax bill http://www.bridgend-today.co.uk/tn/news.cfm?id=7195 THE final bill council taxpayers in Bridgend can expect to pay in the new financial year has been revealed. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:58:00 GMT ‘Bosch land won’t be used for retail, or housing’ – pledge http://www.bridgend-today.co.uk/tn/news.cfm?id=6327 THE Vale Council will not allow the land at Bosch to become a housing estate or a retail development. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:58:00 GMT Planners give homes go-ahead at the Goricon factory site http://www.bridgend-today.co.uk/tn/news.cfm?id=6324 THE site of a former metals factory can be used for new housing, Bridgend planners have decided. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:58:00 GMT ‘The borough council should set an example on planning consent’ http://www.bridgend-today.co.uk/tn/news.cfm?id=6322 NEWS that Bridgend County Borough Council developed a new rugby pitch at Newbridge Fields without planning consent has provoked a sharp response from the Bridgend Town Council. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:58:00 GMT As cash-strapped council looks for savings... Seven libraries may close if major review adopted by borough http://www.bridgend-today.co.uk/tn/news.cfm?id=6320 A comprehensive review of libraries in Bridgend county borough could see seven branches closed down. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:58:00 GMT Sandy Bay camper van row erupts in the town council http://www.bridgend-today.co.uk/tn/news.cfm?id=6318 A ROW has broken out at Porthcawl Town Council over the Sandy Bay caravan park. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:58:00 GMT Magistrates Court admin to be moved out of Vale http://www.bridgend-today.co.uk/tn/news.cfm?id=6317 THE Courts Service is to go ahead with plans which will mean transferring administration work from the Vale Magistrates Court in Barry to Bridgend. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:58:00 GMT