Exciting news from Bridgend County! 🎉 Councillor Heidi Bennett has just been elected as the Mayor of Bridgend County Borough. In a heartfelt speech, she expressed her gratitude and humility, saying: “To be entrusted with serving this council and representing this wonderful county borough is a great privilege.” Cllr Bennett, representing the Pen-y-fai ward, takes the helm from Cllr Huw David.
Joining her is Cllr Elaine Winstanley as Deputy Mayor, while the youth team includes Phoebe Evans as Youth Mayor with Adam Cloutier as her deputy.
In other news, Cllr John Spanswick will continue as the leader of Bridgend County Borough Council for the 2026-27 year. He thanked his colleagues for their support and pledged to continue serving the community with dedication.
Congratulations to all our newly-elected leaders! 🎈 Let’s hear it for the future of Bridgend County! 💪 #Bridgend #LocalLeadership #CommunityFirst