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“Vital” that consequential funding is delivered to Welsh councils in full 

Responding to the announcement by the UK Government of additional funding for councils in England, Councillor Anthony Hunt (Torfaen), WLGA Finance Spokesperson said: “This announcement today of an additional £600m funding for English... read more
 
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

Local government signs up to Charter to help streamline the Welsh benefits system 

A charter is being launched today to help improve accessibility of the benefits system and encourage eligible residents to claim vital support. The Welsh Benefits Charter has been co-designed by a range of stakeholders, including the WLGA and... read more
 
Monday, 22 January 2024 Categories: News Welfare Reform
 

Tata Steel job losses a local and national "body blow" 

Serious concerns have been expressed by council leaders about today’s announcement from Tata Steel. In a WLGA Executive Board meeting, comprised of all 22 councils in Wales, council leaders spoke about their concern for the “devastating” news for ... read more
 
Friday, 19 January 2024 Categories: Economic Development, Planning, Transport & Regeneration News
 

South Wales Councils Respond to Investigation of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service 

In response to the publication of the independent investigation of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, the 10 councils that operate in the South Wales area have issued the following statement: As the leaders of councils in the South Wales... read more
 
Thursday, 04 January 2024 Categories: Community Safety & Fire and Rescue News
 

WLGA Responds to Investigation of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service 

In response to the publication of the independent investigation of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, the WLGA has issued the following statement: The WLGA is dismayed and hugely concerned at the findings of the investigation into the... read more
 
Thursday, 04 January 2024 Categories: Community Safety & Fire and Rescue News
 

WLGA responds to the local government settlement 

Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, WLGA Leader said: “We knew this was going to be a challenging settlement, and we recognise the Welsh Government’s efforts in seeking to provide a degree of protection for frontline public services. But the... read more
 
Wednesday, 20 December 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

WLGA responds to the local government settlement 

Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, WLGA Leader said: “We knew this was going to be a challenging settlement, and we recognise the Welsh Government’s efforts in seeking to provide a degree of protection for frontline public services. But the... read more
 
Wednesday, 20 December 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

WLGA responds to First Minister’s announcement 

Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, Leader of the WLGA said: "On behalf of the WLGA and local government, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication that Mark Drakeford has shown during his... read more
 
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 Categories: News
 

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
 

WLGA Response to PISA 2022 Results 

Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE, Leader of the WLGA said: “While today’s 2022 PISA results are a source of disappointment, it’s important to note the hard work that’s already in progress to alter the education landscape. Transforming the nation’s... read more
 
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 Categories: Lifelong Learning News
 
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