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Ted Peskett

Bridgend Council leader says Covid-19 was toughest challenge of last five years

Huw David Bridgend Bridgend Council Covid-19 BCBC Pandemic Rob Browne Bridgend County Borough Council Caerau Democracy

With the local government elections in Wales on the horizon, we speak to the Labour group leader at Bridgend County Borough Council, Huw David. He opens up on his toughest moments as leader and what the future holds for Bridgend County Borough's town centres.

The Leader of Bridgend Council ahead of the 2022 local election period said his time at the helm has been a "rollercoaster".

Re-elected as a councillor at Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) in 2017, Huw David replaced former leader Mel Nott to become one of the youngest council leaders appointed in Wales.

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