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Posts in Category: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity

WLGA and WCPP Join Forces on Net Zero 

The Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) and Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) have joined forces to support the public sector transition to net zero. Net zero is a top priority for both organisations and the WLGA has asked us to... read more
 
Friday, 08 December 2023 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity News
 

Long term funding solution needed for ongoing remediation of old coal tip sites 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has welcomed the publication of disused coal tip data this week but has also called for a long-term funding solution for ongoing remedial works. As part of safety measures following the... read more
 
Wednesday, 15 November 2023 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity Finance and Resources News
 

New data shows true scale of coal tip challenge as First Minister makes fresh funding call 

New data showing the true extent of Wales’ coal tip challenge has been published today as the First Minister of Wales makes a fresh call for the UK government to invest in coal tip safety and ‘help communities who have already given so much’. For ... read more
 
Monday, 25 October 2021 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity Finance and Resources News
 

Councils to adopt common approach to ensure recycling centres can be operated safely before considering re-opening 

Councils in Wales have agreed together that they will need to have confidence in adequate staffing levels, health and safety compliance, and consultation with Trade Unions, before considering re-opening Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in... read more
 
Friday, 08 May 2020 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity News
 

Tireless workers thanked for response to two extreme storms in successive weeks 

WLGA has today thanked council staff all over Wales for going “above and beyond” in the wake of the disruption wrought on all parts of the country by Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis. An unprecedented 6.5in of rain fell in the 48 hours between... read more
 
Monday, 17 February 2020 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity News
 

Reducing carbon emissions from homes an “important step” to tackle fuel poverty 

Responding to the publication of an independent report by the Decarbonisation of Homes Advisory Group, WLGA Spokesperson for Housing Councillor Andrea Lewis (Swansea) said: “This report today is a valuable contribution in our shared efforts... read more
 
Thursday, 18 July 2019 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity Housing News
 

Councils and Natural Resources Wales secure innovative new working relationship 

Local authorities and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) have committed to pursuing a new partnership arrangement which will support enhanced collaboration and co-ordination in environmental matters. Councils and NRW work together on a range of common ... read more
 
Thursday, 07 February 2019 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity News
 
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