One Voice Wales
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AMMANFORD
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Service Welsh / Service Name English

Deialu uniongyrchol / Direct line: (01656) 643375

Gofynnwch am / Ask for: Cllr John Spanswick

Dyddiad / Date: 29 October 2018

Dear Sir,

Re:	Bridgend County Borough Council Report on Collaboration with Town & Community Councils

​With reference to the above topic, you should be aware that on Monday 22nd. October this authority held a Scrutiny committee meeting at which a representative of One Voice Wales was invited. It was very disappointing to note that this invitation was not taken up, and also no apology or explanation given for non-attendance.

While it is appreciated that the invite and subsequent attendance is not mandatory, you would have thought that the single largest body representing the majority of Town & Community Councils in Wales would have been more than happy to attend. This Scrutiny meeting was looking to see how the collaboration between Bridgend County Borough Council and the Town and Community Councils within the area could be strengthened and made more appropriate to the needs of these bodies.

In order for you to be fully appraised of the content of the report I have attached a copy for your reference and would be interested to hear any thoughts you may have in respect of the report, or indeed from any of your member authorities situated within the County Borough.

Yours faithfully,

Cllr John Spanswick