Lewis Smith

6 days ago | herald.wales | Lewis Smith

PLANS have been approved for the development of 17 new homes at a farming site in Bridgend county borough. They could now lead to the creation of the new residential properties by developers at Marlas Yard and Paddock in Pyle, alongside an active travel route, access, car parking, and landscaping. The approval will see the demolition of a former cow barn and pig shed to make way for housing on the north-western edge of Pyle, immediately south of Marlas Road Lane.

6 days ago | walesonline.co.uk | Lewis Smith

Cars are set to return to streets that have been pedestrian-onlyBridgend County Borough Council has launched a public consultation over plans to improve access to Bridgend town centre. The move comes after a motion looking at the partial de-pedestrianisation of the town centre was backed unanimously by members of the council in January.

1 week ago | walesonline.co.uk | Lewis Smith

The 'major investment' is set to help people get around more easilyRoad projects, active travel routes and the creation of a new transport hub are among a number of projects in Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot set to get a share of £110m funding to improve local transport. The Welsh Government confirmed in an announcement on April 11 that it would be providing the "major investment" to help people get around more easily and support local economies through better transport links.

1 week ago | walesonline.co.uk | Lewis Smith

A Welsh Government holding direction has now been removedLong-running plans to build a new hydrogen energy facility in Bridgend county borough have been given the go-ahead after the removal of a Welsh Government holding direction. The controversial project to develop a new hydrogen production facility and solar energy scheme across two sites in Bryncethin and Brynmenyn were put forward by developers Marubeni Europower Ltd.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Lewis Smith

Controversial hydrogen plant plans get green lightLewis SmithLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceMarubeni EuropowerThe hydrogen plant has ben earmarked on land at Brynmenyn Industrial Estate in Bridgend countyControversial plans to build a new hydrogen energy facility have been given the go-ahead despite years of public and council concern.