Councillor Huw David will return as the leader for Bridgend County Borough Council this year, after nominations were made at the council's Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 18. Cllr David will return to the role after a vote from local councillors saw him edge out independent leader Councillor Ross Penhale-Thomas. Councillor Jane Gebbie was elected as the deputy leader, while the new Mayor of Bridgend County Borough will be Councillor Martyn Jones.
Speaking on his re-election, Cllr David said that he was thankful for the opportunity to lead the council once again in the coming year, in a cabinet that combined both experience and change. He said: "I am pleased to have been able to put together a cabinet which combines experience with change. This will enable us to hit the ground running and start to make those decisions which we will need to make very soon on behalf of the residents of the county borough of Bridgend. My primary aim is to strengthen the role of members in policy development and decision making, for the good of the county borough of Bridgend. The cabinet roles focus, as before, on social services, housing, communities, future generations and resources.
