Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Ogmore.
Lab regained this seat from Con — last held it in 2017.
Jamie Wallis
Conservative and Unionist PartyDr Jamie Wallis is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Conservative MP for Bridgend, and left the Commons on 30 May 2024.
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A safe Lab seat, won with 40% of the vote in 2024. Covers Bridgend, Porthcawl and Sarn. Population 93,532.
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£26,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£32,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,830
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
36
0 primary, 0 secondary, 36 other
Total Income Tax▼
£231m
from 53,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,560
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,360
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
1 large town, 3 towns, 3 villages — 95,055 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
30 councillors across 18 wards · Last elections: Mar 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberkenfig | Labour Party | Gary Haines | Mar 2024 |
| Brackla East Central | Labour Party | William Kendall | May 2022 |
| Brackla East Coychurch Lower | Labour Party | Eugene Lewis Phillip Caparros | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Simon John Griffiths | May 2022 | |
| Brackla West | Labour Party | Johanna Ellen Elizabeth Llewellyn-Hopkins | May 2022 |
| Brackla West Central | Labour Party | John Charles Spanswick | May 2022 |
| Bridgend Central | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Steven Easterbrook | Aug 2022 |
| Bryntirion Laleston Merthyr Mawr | Labour Party | Colin Davies | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Ian Matthew Spiller | May 2022 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Tony Berrow | May 2022 | |
| Cefn Glas | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | David Terry Harrison | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Jon-Paul Blundell | May 2022 | |
| Coity Higher | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Alan Wathan | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Amanda Jayne Williams | May 2022 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Martin John Williams | May 2022 | |
| Newton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jonathan Pratt | May 2022 |
| Nottage | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Norah Clarke | May 2022 |
| Oldcastle | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Freya Dorothy Bletsoe | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Ian Williams | May 2022 | |
| Pen Y Fai | Labour Party | Heidi Bennett | May 2022 |
| Pencoed Penprysg | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | John Alexander Thomas Williams | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Melanie Jayne Evans | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Richard Williams | May 2022 | |
| Porthcawl East Central | Labour Party | Graham Walter | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Neelo Farr | May 2022 | |
| Porthcawl West Central | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Sean Aspey | May 2022 |
| Rest Bay | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Robert Jon Smith | May 2022 |
| St Brides Minor Ynysawdre | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Mark Richard John | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Paula Ford | May 2022 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Tim Thomas | May 2022 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GE | Lab | 16,516 | 39.9% |
| Ref | 7,921 | 19.1% | |
| Con | 6,764 | 16.4% | |
| PC | 3,629 | 8.8% | |
| Ind | 3,338 | 8.1% | |
| Green | 1,760 | 4.3% | |
| LD | 1,446 | 3.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 18,193 | 43.1% | |
Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 17,036 | 40.3% |
| LD | 2,368 | 5.6% | |
| PC | 2,013 | 4.8% | |
| Ind | 1,811 | 4.3% | |
| Green | 815 | 1.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 21,913 | 50.7% |
| Con | 17,213 | 39.8% | |
| PC | 1,783 | 4.1% | |
| LD | 919 | 2.1% | |
| Ind | 781 | 1.8% | |
| Ind | 646 | 1.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 14,624 | 37.1% |
| Con | 12,697 | 32.2% | |
| Ind | 5,911 | 15.0% | |
| PC | 2,784 | 7.1% | |
| LD | 1,648 | 4.2% | |
| Ind | 763 | 1.9% | |
| Green | 736 | 1.9% | |
| Ind | 118 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 106 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 66 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 13,931 | 36.3% |
| Con | 11,668 | 30.4% | |
| LD | 8,658 | 22.6% | |
| PC | 2,269 | 5.9% | |
| Ind | 1,020 | 2.7% | |
| Ind | 801 | 2.1% |
Jamie Wallis has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
18 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Bridgend-based Spectrum Technologies Ltd has contributed advanced laser wire processing technology to NASA's Artemis II mission, supplying equipment used to manufacture the electrical wiring system for the Orion spacecraft. This represents a significant achievement for the local firm and demonstrates the global importance of manufacturing expertise based in the constituency.
The M4 motorway was closed between junctions 35 (Pencoed) and 34 (Miskin) following a serious collision on April 6, with police advising motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes. The closure affected both eastbound and westbound carriageways, though westbound lanes reopened shortly after.
A Bridgend County Borough councillor, Owain Clatworthy, has resigned as a Reform UK candidate for the Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg constituency ahead of the May Senedd election, citing poor internal decision-making and concerns about candidate selection. This is the third Reform candidate to quit before the election, highlighting internal turmoil within the party's Welsh operation.
An article promoting Trecco Bay Holiday Park in Porthcawl, South Wales, describing it as the UK's largest holiday park with over 2,000 caravans, indoor pool facilities, and family activities. The park is located in the Bridgend constituency area and represents a significant local tourism and economic asset.
BRCK, a Bridgend-based construction materials distributor, has received a preliminary takeover proposal from Atlas Holdings LLC at 65p per share (62.5% premium), which the board rejected on March 23. The acquisition remains subject to due diligence with a deadline of April 28 for a formal bid decision.
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club will host the ISPS HANDA Senior Open for the fourth time in 2027, continuing Wales' track record of hosting prestigious international golf tournaments. The announcement follows the successful AIG Women's Open at the same venue in 2023 and reflects confidence in the course's world-class status.
The Cardiff Capital Region Skills Partnership launched its refreshed Employment and Skills Plan at Bridgend College on 4 February, emphasising green skills, net zero ambitions, and employer-youth alignment. The plan aims to improve access to career pathways, address transport challenges, and prepare the regional workforce for future opportunities through collaborative skills development.
MPs have called for HMP Parc in Bridgend to pause its planned expansion of 345 inmates and 160 staff, citing concerns about prisoner safety amid ongoing issues with drug abuse, self-harm, and deaths. The Welsh Affairs Committee report argues that the prison should focus on improvements rather than expansion, despite the Ministry of Justice's national need for additional prison capacity.
The Welsh Affairs Committee has warned against expanding HMP Parc in Bridgend by 345 inmates, citing serious safety concerns including 17 deaths in 2024, high violence, drug misuse, and inadequate mental health services. The committee recommends pausing the expansion until the prison resolves ongoing welfare issues and completes ongoing improvements.
Easter holiday travel plans could be disrupted by fuel price spikes triggered by Iran conflict and resulting panic buying, with nearly 21 million car journeys expected. The M4 westbound near Bridgend is identified as a major congestion hotspot during the Easter weekend.
A local gin distillery called Porthcawl Gin, founded by childhood friends Chris Leyshon and Glenn Loosemore from nearby Kenfig Hill, has opened a retail shop in a historic kiosk on Porthcawl's seafront promenade. The business produces award-winning gin using foraged local botanicals and is planning to expand with distilling classes and experience sessions.
A Reform UK election candidate for the Bridgend and Vale constituency resigned after a photo emerged showing what appeared to be a Nazi salute, despite initial backing from Nigel Farage. Edwards, who was Reform's lead candidate and would have been almost guaranteed a Senedd seat, cited mental health issues for his departure.
A former railway brownfield site in Kenfig Hill, Bridgend is being redeveloped into 21 energy-efficient affordable homes for social rent by housing association Valleys to Coast, with support from Bridgend County Borough Council and Welsh Government funding. The scheme will regenerate redundant land while addressing local housing needs, with first completions expected by late 2027.
A murder investigation in Pencoed, Bridgend, is seeking a jogger who may have witnessed the alleged incident that led to David Rogers' death on February 28. South Wales Police are appealing for the jogger and other witnesses from nearby venues to come forward.
The RNLI is resuming lifeguard patrols at three beaches in Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend (Whitmore Bay, Coney Bay, and Trecco Bay) from April 3-6 for Easter holidays, marking 25 years of the lifeguard service which has saved 315 lives in Wales since 2008.
Police are seeking Farhad Sofizadeh, 34, from Bridgend, in connection with an assault. The suspect is believed to have ties to the Barry area, and authorities are appealing for public information to locate him.
Ospreys rugby team plans to relocate from their temporary home at Electric Brewery Field in Bridgend to St Helen's in Swansea from the 2026-27 season, pending Swansea Council approval. The move reflects ongoing instability in Welsh rugby as the team faces potential contraction by the Welsh Rugby Union.
Bridgend Council has purchased the Rhiw Shopping Centre for £5m using Welsh Government and council funding after the building faced closure due to structural defects (RAAC). The acquisition is positioned as a regeneration opportunity that will complement other major town centre developments including a new college campus, housing, and health centre.
The Senedd's 'More Power to You' interactive photobooth roadshow is touring Wales in April to educate voters about upcoming electoral changes, including a new voting system and expanded Senedd. The roadshow will visit McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in Bridgend on April 10, featuring interactive experiences and social media influencers to engage young and first-time voters.
Bridgend County Borough Council has purchased the Rhiw Shopping Centre for £5.37m as part of a town centre regeneration plan, funded partly by Welsh Government's Transforming Towns scheme. The acquisition aims to unlock opportunities for new markets, retail units, and community facilities, addressing the building's structural issues (RAAC) that forced the historic market's closure in 2023.
The M4 motorway in South Wales, which passes through or near Bridgend, will have 14 overnight closures between March 23-29 for maintenance and resurfacing work, including closures on the Prince of Wales Bridge and around junctions in the Bridgend area such as Pencoed (junction 35) and Pyle/Sarn (junctions 37/36). These closures will occur nightly between 8pm-6am with diversions in place.
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