Councillor Steven Bletsoe

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

Be more Dolly

26/08/2026

I have been having numerous residents in Maes y Felin contact me to state that the recycling bins are "already full" and are filled with the wrong recycling items and this means they are unable to recycle as they are required.

I have been told that this is due to one property filling the bins entirely with the contents from a garage nearby. This action is many things, but ultimately its unacceptable and is having impacts on other residents who abide by the requirements imposed on them to recycle.

I have been in contact with V2C overnight and this morning to see what we can get done to deal with this situation.

We are all trying to not have waste piling high within a system that still doesnt work after 9 years, but this level of selfishness and lack of any care for neighbours just exacerbates the problem.

I will continue to work with colleagues to get this sorted, both in the short and longer term

24/08/2026

The "Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) came into force in Bridgend Town Centre on 14th October 2017. The PSPO primarily restricted anti social behaviour associated with the public consumption of alcohol, giving South Wales Police the powers to stop drinking and confiscate open containers.

This PSPO covered Bridgend Town Centre, Newbridge Fields, Sunnyside, Coity Road, St Marie Street, South Street, Glanogwr and most of Merthyr Mawr Road.

In 18th June 2022, this Labour led administration at BCBC failed to renew the PSPO on its 3 year cycle before carrying out a public consultation on it being renewed.

We have all seen the deterioration of these areas from anti social behaviour and much of that is due to alcohol and/or drug related situations.

Today, the 5 Independent Councillors who cover the Bridgend Town Centre Wards are calling for an immediate reintroduction from this Labour led BCBC of the Public Spaces Protection Order for Bridgend Town Centre and surrounding areas.

Failure to start this process immediately will only delay the reintroduction when we, as your Independent Councillors reintroduce it when we have an Independent led BCBC in May 2027.

For too long the current Labour administration has failed to reinstate this PSPO and as a consequence town has seen too many issues from drunks who intimidate the general public.

Independent Cllrs for Bridgend Town Centre are requesting Labour to reinstate this by-law now, or we will in May.

No ifs, no buts.

24/08/2026

This evening I have been out on Morfa Street with Steven Easterbrook - Borough & Town Councillor and Cllr Tim Wood, Town & Borough Councillor. talking to residents about the consultation on the residents permit parking scheme.

A very enjoyable evening talking to residents and listening to their views.

24/08/2026

This morning your Five Independent BCBC Councillors who cover Bridgend Town Centre Wards have written to Inspector Phillips at South Wales Police, expressing the concerns of many residents over the continued anti social behaviour around Bridgend Bus Station and Job Centre.

The emails calls for the immediate:-

Increasing visible patrols, particularly at times when anti-social behaviour is most prevalent.

Taking targeted enforcement action against suspected drug dealing and associated criminal activity.

Addressing incidents of violence, threatening behaviour, drunkenness and intimidation.

Working closely with BCBC, local businesses, transport operators and other relevant partners to develop a coordinated response.

Providing us with a clear update on what action South Wales Police intends to take and how the effectiveness of that action will be monitored.

Enough is enough and we are here to lead on this issue.

Cllr Tim Wood, Town & Borough Councillor. Steven Easterbrook - Borough & Town Councillor Councillor Steven Bletsoe Councillor Freya Bletsoe, Oldcastle Ward Ian Williams, Independent Councillor for Oldcastle Ward

22/08/2026

Early morning start, helping the volunteers set up at the Broadlands Funday.

Weather looks amazing, the day promises to be brilliant

Just £5 per ticket, with all rides included in the price of that ticket.

Maes y Haul school for a wonderful Saturday

21/08/2026

We hope that all Bridgend Town residents have enjoyed the installation of the new permanent flower towers around the wards of Newcastle, Oldcastle and Morfa by your Independent led Bridgend Town Council.

We have maintained seasonal flower towers in our Town Centre for years, but we felt that the wider area needed some brightening up.

Your Independent led BTC has not only removed Party Politics over the last 10 years, with 18 Independent Councillors (out of 19) but it has put residents at the centre of everything it does.

Bridgend Town Independents have led Bridgend Town Council for the last 10 years and we look forward to working with Independent colleagues from across the Country to leading BCBC from May 2027

21/08/2026

Yesterday evening I joined Cllr Tim Wood, Town & Borough Councillor. and Steven Easterbrook - Borough & Town Councillor on a Ward Walk around Wildmill and specifically the Adventure Playgroud areas.

It is always great to share evenings like this with colleagues who also care passionately about our area.