May 8 2008 by Deborah Rees, Glamorgan Gazette
BRIDGEND’S new leader will be asked to give an assurance on the future of Island Farm.
Coun Mel Nott will be urged to rule out the sensitive site as a home for a new rugby academy.
The WRU is known to be seeking a site in the borough.
Coun Bob Burns, who campaigned hard to protect Island Farm from development in the past, said: “Will he confirm Island Farm will not be in his sights for a rugby academy?”