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Posts From June, 2025

New partnership promises stronger public services for Wales  

The Welsh Government and the 22 local councils in Wales have signed a landmark agreement that will strengthen the relationship between national and local government. The Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Welsh Government and local... read more
 
Thursday, 19 June 2025 Categories: News
 

Critical decisions needed to ensure sustainability of local government in Wales, says Independent Working Group  

An independent group has published a set of interim findings on the future of local government in Wales and is inviting feedback from across the sector. The early proposals focus on how councils can future-proof themselves in the face of rising... read more
 
Thursday, 19 June 2025 Categories: News
 

Wales leads the way in supporting refugees and asylum seekers, say Welsh Councils 

Local government in Wales has played a vital role in welcoming and supporting refugees and asylum seekers across the country, including those fleeing conflict in Ukraine and Afghanistan. Councils continue to work in partnership with the UK and... read more
 
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 Categories: News
 

Spending Review: Long-term investment still needed in local services, say Welsh councils 

Welsh councils have responded to today’s Spending Review by warning that sustained investment in local services remains essential to delivering economic growth and supporting communities. In a letter to the Chancellor and Chief Secretary ahead of ... read more
 
Wednesday, 11 June 2025 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

Welsh councils welcome additional National Insurance funding from Welsh Government 

Council leaders have welcomed last week’s announcement that 85% of National Insurance contribution (NIC) costs for the public sector will be funded in Wales — but warned that local authorities are still being left with a shortfall. The new... read more
 
Tuesday, 03 June 2025 Categories: News
 
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