About the council
Bridgend County Borough Council is a unitary authority that employs around 6,000 people (including schools) working across the full scope of council services and in partnership with a wide range of organisations.
Residents are represented by 51 councillors and the current political administration is comprised as follows:
- Labour – 27
- Independent – 22
- Plaid Cymru – 1
- Conservative – 1
The council is made up of four directorates, led by the Chief Executive and Corporate Directors:
- Chief Executive’s Directorate
- Social Services and Wellbeing
- Education, Early Years and Young People
- Communities
Our Corporate Plan
Our Corporate Plan outlines our seven wellbeing objectives for the people of Bridgend County Borough:
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A county borough where we protect our most vulnerable
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A county borough with fair work, skilled, high-quality jobs and thriving towns
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A county borough with thriving valleys communities
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A county borough where we help people meet their potential
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A county borough that is responding to the climate and nature emergency
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A county borough where people feel valued, heard and part of their community
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A county borough where we support people to live healthy and happy lives
Our money
We will spend over £485 million in 2023/24. The priorities in this plan have been developed alongside very detailed financial plans, to make sure we can afford to deliver them.
A large part of the council’s budget comes directly from the Welsh Government, and less than one fifth comes from council tax.
Where does our budget go? – Nearly half of the council’s budget is spent on schools, with a quarter spent on social services and wellbeing. You can see the detail in the chart.
Our ambition for Bridgend County Borough
Over the next five years, we want to invest in the right things, the things that make the biggest difference.
Our five ways of working:
Better and more targeted use of resources
One council, working well together and with partners
Improving communication, engagement and responsiveness
Supporting and empowering communities
Protecting the services that matter to residents the most
