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Major council reforms proposed in Wales

The Welsh Government has announced wide-ranging local government reforms through the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Bill, published today. The Bill will provide councils with a new power of general competence, streamlines council... read more

Posted by Jenna Redfern Tuesday, 19 November 2019 Categories: News

UK Council leaders agree joint action on standards in public life

Leaders from the UK’s four Local Government Associations met at the UK Forum in Cardiff on the 5th November to discuss common priorities and agree a shared programme of action promoting greater civility in public life. Welcoming colleagues,... read more

Friday, 08 November 2019 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News

Funding for digital support welcomed by WLGA

WLGA has welcomed Welsh Government’s announcement of funding which will help support councils to harness digital technology to overhaul how local services are delivered. At a meeting of the Executive Board in Flintshire last week, the Minister... read more

Thursday, 31 October 2019 Categories: Local Government Reform News

Views sought on sensory and communication service in South East Wales

Parents in South East Wales are being invited to attend any one of a number of meetings being held to seek views on the provision of sensory and communication services in the region, as part of an independent review. Known as SENCOM, the service... read more

Tuesday, 29 October 2019 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

WLGA welcomes £12.8m additional funding for teachers’ pay award

WLGA has today welcomed Welsh Government’s commitment of an additional £12.8m to help meet the cost of increases to teachers’ pay. This is the first year that Welsh Government has been able to set teachers’ pay and conditions following the... read more

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 Categories: Finance and Resources Lifelong Learning News

Considerable achievements of WLGA Leader recognised in Honours List

Leader of the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) and Newport City Council, Councillor Debbie Wilcox, has been created a life peer in former Prime Minister Theresa May’s Resignation Honours List. Councillor Wilcox is recognised for her... read more

Tuesday, 10 September 2019 Categories: News

“Councils will do all they can to try to mitigate worst effects of Brexit on essential local services”

Lead local authority Brexit officers and members came together today at an event to discuss ongoing preparations for Brexit, amidst continuing uncertainty at Westminster. Local government representatives were joined at the event by the Counsel... read more

Thursday, 05 September 2019 Categories: Europe News

Spending Review: “It’s time to honour vow to invest in Wales’ vital local services

Following today’s Spending Review, council leaders are calling for any extra money received by the Welsh Government to be invested in essential local services. The UK Government’s Spending Review outlines how funding will be allocated to... read more

Wednesday, 04 September 2019 Categories: Finance and Resources News

Leader congratulates learners on GCSE results day

WLGA Leader Councillor Debbie Wilcox has today congratulated learners on their GCSE results. Overall GCSE performance in Wales has improved on 2018 by 1.2 percentage points, with 62.8% of candidates achieving a C grade or above. The A*- A pass... read more

Thursday, 22 August 2019 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

A-level success for Welsh learners

Learners across Wales are today celebrating their hard work and achievements, as attainment of higher grades reached a record high. The number of learners achieving A – A* grades has risen from 26.3% in 2018 to 27% this year, and A – C grades... read more

Thursday, 15 August 2019 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

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