Governance
Our Governing Body is made up of people with a range of skills and experiences. As members, they are responsible for the efficient management of the college with five main responsibilities:
- The determination of the educational character and mission of the institution and oversight of its activities
- The effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the institution and the safeguarding of its assets
- The approval of annual estimates of income and expenditure
- The appointment, grading, suspension, dismissal and determination of the pay and conditions of service of the holders of senior posts and the Clerk
- The setting of a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff
These responsibilities are set out in the Collegeâs Articles of Government which have been adopted from The Further Education Corporations (Replacement of Instrument and Articles of Government) (Wales) Order 2006.
Code of Conduct for Bridgend College Governors
All members agree to adhere to the Code of Conduct when they accept their position as a member of the Governing Body or co-opted committee member. They also agree to the following Nolan Principles:
- Selflessness
- Integrity
- Objectivity
- Accountability
- Openness
- Honesty
- Leadership
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Code of Conduct
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The Governing Body
The Governing Body includes individuals with a wealth of skills and experience. The Chair of the Governing Body is Emma Adamson. The Collegeâs Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Viv Buckley, is also a member of the Governing Body.
- Tomos Owen (Chair)
- Joanne Oak (Vice-Chair)
- Viv Buckley (Principal and CEO)
- Lisa Dobbs (Staff Governor)
- Catherine Pickett (Staff Governor)
- Mihindi Wimalasoma (Student Governor)
- Hatti Bluff (Student Governor)
- Emma Roblin (Student Governor)
- Emma Adamson
- Ceri Dixon
- Claire Marshall
- Helen Verity
- Joe Castle
- Lloyd Powell
- Shelley Wyatt-Williams (On sabbatical from 1 January to 31 August 2026)
- Stephne Puddy
- Trish DâSouza
- Susan Smith
- Jo Creeden
- Neil Robinson
Clerk
Co-opted members
Committees
The Governing Body delegates some of its responsibilities to the committees below:
- Joanne Oak (Chair)
- Viv Buckley (Ex-officio)
- Emma Adamson
- Stephne Puddy
- Joe Castle
- Ceri Dixon
- Tomos Owen
Co-opted Members:
- Paul Davies
- Rachel Bowen
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Terms of Reference for Resource Planning Committee
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- Claire Marshall (Chair)
- Catherine Pickett (Staff Governor)
- Helen Verity
- Jo Creeden
- Trish DâSouza
- Vacancy
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Terms of Reference for Audit Committee
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- Lloyd Powell (Chair)
- Viv Buckley (Ex-officio)
- Emma Adamson
- Lisa Dobbs (Staff Governor)
- Mihindi Wimalasoma (Student Governor)
- Hatti Bluff (Student Governor)
- Stephne Puddy
- Susan Smith
- Neil Robinson
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Terms of Reference for Curriculum and Quality Committee
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- Emma Adamson (Chair)
- Joanne Oak (Vice-Chair)
- Viv Buckley (Ex-officio)
- Helen Verity
- Emma Roblin (Student Governor)
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Terms of Reference for Search and Governance Committee
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- Emma Adamson (Chair)
- Joanne Oak (Vice-Chair)
- Tomos Owen
- Lloyd Powell
- Stephne Puddy
- Helen Verity
- Viv Buckley – member of the committee for all senior postholder appointments other than the role of Principal
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Terms of reference for Selection Committee
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- Joanne Oak (Chair)
- Emma Adamson (Vice-Chair)
- Helen Verity
- Ceri Dixon
- Lloyd Powell
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Terms of reference for the Remuneration Committee
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Meetings and Reporting
| Date | Governing Body / Committee (All meetings start at 4.30pm unless stated) |
| 22 September | Search and Governance |
| 25 September | Governing Body away day – 2pm |
| 11 October | HE Graduation Ceremony |
| 16 October | Resource Planning |
| Monday 27 – Friday 31 October | Half Term |
| 6 November | Governing Body |
| 13 November | Curriculum & Quality |
| 27 November | Joint Audit & Resource Planning |
| Monday 22 December – Friday 2 January | Christmas Holidays |
| Monday 16 – Friday 20 February | Half Term |
| 9 March | Audit – 5.30pm |
| 19 March | Governing Body |
| Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April | Easter Holidays |
| 21 May | Governing Body |
| Monday 25 – Friday 29 May | Half Term |
| 4 June | Audit – 5.30pm |
| 11 June | Curriculum & Quality |
| 18 June | Resource Planning |
| 2 July | Governing Body |
Minutes of Governing Body and Committee meetings are made to record discussions, resolutions and decisions. Minutes are available here, shortly after the meeting is held:
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Governing Body Minutes – 21 May 2026
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Governing Body Minutes – 19 March 2026
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Governing Body Minutes – 11 December 2025
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Governing Body Minutes – 6 November 2025
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Governing Body Minutes – 3 July 2025
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Governing Body Minutes – 15 May 2025
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Governing Body Minutes – 10 April 2025
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Governing Body Minutes – 20 February 2025
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Governing Body Minutes – 12 December 2024
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Governing Body Minutes – 17 October 2024
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Governing Body Minutes – 4 July 2024
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Governing Body Minutes – 23 May 2024
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Governing Body Minutes – 11 April 2024
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Governing Body Minutes – 8 February 2024
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Governing Body Minutes – 13 December 2023
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Governing Body Minutes – 26 October 2023
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Annual Reporting
In addition to the minutes, the Clerk prepares an Annual Report. This report includes details on membership, meeting dates and attendance, membersâ declarations of interest, discussion topics and training received for both the Governing Body and its committees.
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Clerkâs Annual Report
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Clerkâs Contact Details:
Nicola Eyre
Bridgend College
Cowbridge Road (F Block)
Bridgend
CF31 3DF
neyre@bridgend.ac.uk
01656 302302 x581
