Press Releases - Posts in Category: News

WLGA Responds to the Chief Scientific Adviser for Health’s Report Looking at the Likely Pressures on NHS over the Next 10 to 25 Years

WLGA responds to the Chief Scientific Adviser for Health’s report looking at the likely pressures on the NHS over the next 10 to 25 years. Yesterday’s report demonstrates the impact that a growing and ageing population along with increasing... read more

Posted by Barry Williams Wednesday, 11 October 2023 Categories: News Social Services

WLGA Welcomes Social Care Workforce Survey and Calls for More Investment in the Workforce

Earlier this year, Social Care Wales undertook the first all-Wales survey of the registered social care workforce with the results published today. Responding to Social Care Wales’ survey of the registered workforce in Wales, Councillor Huw... read more

Thursday, 05 October 2023 Categories: News Social Services Workforce

WLGA Calls on UK Government to Prioritise Social Care and Invest in Early Intervention and Preventative Services

Following last week’s annual conference, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has written to ministers about the future delivery of social care in Wales. The letter details a shared local government long-term vision for social care... read more

Thursday, 21 September 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News Social Services

Safer Communities Awareness Week, 18 – 22 September 2023

Today sees the launch of the first Safer Communities Awareness Week for Wales (18 – 22 September 2023), organised by the Wales Safer Communities Network. The Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise the profile of community safety work and... read more

Monday, 18 September 2023 Categories: Community Safety & Fire and Rescue Equality and Community Cohesion News

Clarity and support urgently needed: WLGA response to today’s TATA news

Cllr Anthony Hunt, WLGA Finance and Resources Spokesperson said: “Investment is welcome, but local government in Wales is extremely concerned to hear about the impact on jobs of the news today about TATA. “Any job losses on this... read more

Friday, 15 September 2023 Categories: Economic Development, Planning, Transport & Regeneration News Workforce

Welsh communities will pay the price for UK Government funding cuts

The WLGA is warning that local services could be at “mortal risk” if further funding to Wales is not forthcoming from Westminster. Delegates at this week’s WLGA Annual Conference were addressed by the First Minister, Minister for Finance and ... read more

Friday, 15 September 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

WLGA Congratulates Students in Wales on GCSE Results

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) spokesperson for Education and Welsh Language, Councillor Ian Roberts has, today, wished students in Wales congratulations on their GCSE results and thanked education staff for their hard work. ... read more

Thursday, 24 August 2023 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

WLGA Commends Welsh Students on A-Level Achievements

Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) spokesperson for Education and Welsh Language, Councillor Ian Roberts has congratulated students in Wales on their A-Level results. WLGA Spokesperson for Education, Councillor Ian Roberts said: ... read more

Thursday, 17 August 2023 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

“VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION TO ADDRESS QUESTIONS ABOUT THE USE OF STRADEY PARK HOTEL – 19:00 TUESDAY 22 AUGUST”

A virtual information session is to be hosted by the Wales Strategic Migration Partnership at 19:00 on Tuesday 22 August to address residents' concerns regarding the use of the Stradey Park hotel. The hotel will be used as a temporary contingency... read more

Tuesday, 15 August 2023 Categories: News Wales Strategic Migration Partnership

Social care can help to protect NHS for the next 75 years

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has reiterated its calls for more investment in social care to help the health service as the nation marks 75 years since the NHS was established. Councillor Huw David OBE (Bridgend), WLGA... read more

Wednesday, 05 July 2023 Categories: News Social Services

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