Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The county of Bridgend, located around 20 miles from Wales' capital city, is one of both immense beauty and contrast.
From its close-knit communities set among picturesque hills to its seaside towns and villages known as some of the most popular tourist attractions in Wales there is no shortage of variety in terms of people or places for the electoral constituency placed at the geographical heart of south Wales. However it is also a place that has faced its fair share of issues in recent years ranging from growing issues with homelessness to dwindling footfall in its town centre as well as a number of major employers such as Ford and American medical manufacturing firm Zimmer Biomet leaving the area. READ MORE: Residents fury after council demands they cut their hedges READ MORE: Council may need to use reserves to pay off in-year overspend Speaking to residents in the town centre ahead of the coming general election many said there was simply a lack of interest when it came to politics in the Bridgend parliamentary seat, which previously voted for Conservative member Jamie Wallis in 2019.
However, for others they said that tackling a number of key issues faced both nationally and locally would play a major part in the success or failure of any new...
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