A woman from Yorkshire who originally came to Bridgend with her family toffee business will soon be taking over from Tim Wood as mayor of Bridgend Town Council next month. Freya Bletsoe is set to be the town's first female mayor since 2012, and is hoping that she can bring something different to the role.
Freya caught up with WalesOnline to discuss her hopes for the new role, and noted that there were a few issues in Bridgend which she wants to sort out. There are a number of reasons why Freya, who is also councillor for Oldcastle Ward, wanted to take on the new role-from wanting to improve the success of enterprises in the town to encourage more young people to live there and stay there.
She will also continue to be a Bridgend County Borough councillor which is also for Oldcastle Ward, where she is also the Chair of Scrutiny for Social Services. This mix of experience has given Freya the confidence that being part of the town council will give her more scope to put through different motions.
