Permanent three-hour free parking, turning taxi bays into free parking spaces and more allotments - these are some of the pledges that Bridgend Town Independents have made ahead of the May elections. The Bridgend Town Independents (BCI), made up of candidates who are supported by the Bridgend County Independents, have seen a rise in popularity since the last local government elections and are hoping to run Labour close this year.
Distancing themselves from the 'political group' label, BCI say they see themselves more as a support network for independent candidates who are looking for help in navigating the complexities of running for a seat in local government. However, this hasn't stopped independent candidates in Bridgend from coming together to propose a number of changes they would like to see at county borough and town council level. Here are some of their stand out pledges.
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