Old Castle

Diane Burns

 

Diane, a current Town Councillor, was Mayor of Bridgend Town in 2006 representing the Town at Civic events, has regularly given commitment to duties on the Finance and Planning Committees and is currently Chair of the Evergreen Hall supporting its development as a proud asset of Bridgend.

Diane currently works in the Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust as Cancer Services Administrator. Experienced in systems which will bring a significant experience of health and social matters for the community. Diane has lived in the Ward for over 40 years and is committed to community participation. Diane was successfully involved in the Heol Gam Residents Association several years ago in creating the bus parking and internal pathway.

Diane believes that the continuance of the transformation of the Council is essential. That Council Tax is kept as low as possible but appropriate to service needs and that the Council is made more efficient. Teamwork is important and we as a team are committed to the Community. We attend PACT meetings regularly listening to residents' concerns and actioning issues.

 

Bob Burns

 

 Bob has been Cabinet Member-Resources for the last four years on a full-time basis. A former Principal Town Planning Officer (Economic Development) in Gwent, the Economist/Statistician for Cardiff Bay Development Corporation retired in 1998, developed a Computer consultancy business until his election in 2004. Bob brings a deep professional experience from local government and private sector and is a moderniser. He believes that the citizens as customers of BCBC services deserve the best and is determined to provide the best for the Community. He has played a significant part in keeping Council Tax low, has led the BCBC transformation process in reducing senior management saving millions and centralising the Human Resource department, also saving on costs, which Labour did not control.

Bob before 2004 was Secretary of the Island Farm Action Group fighting all 'out of accord' planning proposals since 1996 culminating in leading role in the BCBC Cabinet deciding not to dispose of Island Farm which resulted in a Judicial Review. The LibDem led Council won the case with costs. This High Court decision is now widely quoted throughout the UK to explain democratic processes. Before election in 2004 Bob also helped residents opposing development of Cae Court for inappropriate uses in this conservation area. Bob has lived in the Ward since 1994 and is committed to developing community interests, good governance and getting BCBC to be an 'excellent' Council in Wales.