Bridgend County Labour Councillors

26/08/2026

Today, we attended a ceremony marking 134 years since the Parc Slip Colliery disaster, one of the darkest days in our area’s history.

At 8.20am on 26 August 1892, an explosion tore through the colliery near Tondu, where 146 men and boys were working underground. Rescue efforts were hampered by roof falls and, although 42 miners were initially brought out alive, the final death toll was 112.

Today’s ceremony was a solemn opportunity to remember the men and boys who died, the families whose lives were changed forever, and the devastating impact the disaster had on communities across the area.

Their names and their stories remain an important part of our history.

26/08/2026

Today, we attended a ceremony marking 134 years since the Parc Slip Colliery disaster, one of the darkest days in our area’s history.

At 8.20am on 26 August 1892, an explosion tore through the colliery near Tondu, where 146 men and boys were working underground. Rescue efforts were hampered by roof falls and, although 42 miners were initially brought out alive, the final death toll was 112.

Today’s ceremony was a solemn opportunity to remember the men and boys who died, the families whose lives were changed forever, and the devastating impact the disaster had on communities across the area.

Their names and their stories remain an important part of our history 🌹

15/08/2026

☀️A lovely morning (especially as it was a bit cooler) conducting a street surgery in Aberkenfig and delivering my annual report.

Thank you to everyone who I spoke to today, I try and get round as often as I can to speak to as many residents as possible. If I didn’t get chance to speak to you today I’ll be back round soon.

☕️And finished off with a coffee in Ambiance Kitchen

Have a lovely weekend all 🙏

13/08/2026

A huge well done to every young person across Bridgend County Borough receiving their A-level, AS-level and vocational qualification results today.

Cllr John Spanswick and the Bridgend Labour team congratulate every student on the hard work, determination and resilience that have brought them to this important milestone.

Thank you to the teachers, school staff, families and carers who have supported our young people throughout their education.

Whatever your next step, we wish you every success for the future.

09/08/2026

Great to see teams getting on with the job and the results of massive investment in roads and transport across Bridgend County.

More to do, but we're proud to be getting on with it 💪

🚧 Upcoming road resurfacing works - August 2026
Essential road resurfacing works will be taking place at several locations across Bridgend County Borough during August.
Motorists are advised to plan their journeys in advance, allow extra time and follow all temporary traffic management and diversion signs.
📍 Bryncoch Road, Sarn
📅 Tuesday 11 August – Thursday 13 August
🚫 Road closure
➡️ A signed diversion route will be in place.

📍 A4063 Maesteg Road, Cwmfelin
📅 Friday 14 August, continuing Monday 17 August
🚦 Temporary traffic lights and a convoy system will be in operation.

📍 Heol Spencer, Coity
📅 Wednesday 19 August – Friday 21 August
🚫 Road closure
➡️ A signed diversion route will be in place.
Please allow additional time for your journey and take care when travelling through areas where works are taking place.

30/07/2026

In June’s Full Council meeting we debated a motion on Free Speech and condeming violence and abuse towards elected officials. During the debate I made this plea to my colleagues.

Sadly one Councillor chooses to continue to spout hate. Being a Councillor should be about bringing a community together not sowing division.

29/07/2026

While some choose to stir up division, we'll keep standing up for respect, inclusion and the communities we all share. Well said, Chris.

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 “𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲.” 𝐈𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 – 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐭, 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲!

For too long, LGBTQ+ persons did not feel safe in public spaces – with the tragic recent events in Berlin serving as a timely reminder that the fight for rights never ends.

Hate divides, kindness unites, love unites and language always matters.

I’ll always strive to work for a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging.