Press Releases - Posts in Category: Finance and Resources

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

Welsh local authorities to use only accredited enforcement companies in collecting local taxes

By supporting the work of the Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB), the WLGA has agreed that Welsh local authorities will commit to only using ECB accredited enforcement agencies to collect outstanding council tax. The ECB is the independent oversight... read more

Wednesday, 08 November 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

WLGA's response to today’s Welsh Government finance announcement

These are not easy decisions, and we would support the Minister in protecting local government core funding in 2023-24. We also support the basic principles that the Welsh Government has applied in protecting front-line services, jobs and the most... read more

Tuesday, 17 October 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

WLGA Response to the Prime Minister’s Announcement on HS2

Reacting to today’s announcement by the Prime Minister, Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE, WLGA Leader said: “Now it has been confirmed that the plans for the northern leg of HS2 to Manchester will not being going ahead, we expect the UK Government’s... read more

Wednesday, 04 October 2023 Categories: Economic Development, Planning, Transport & Regeneration Finance and Resources

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

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

HMRC urges contractors not to get caught out by tax avoidance

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging contractors in a wide range of roles across Local Government not to get caught out by unscrupulous promoters of tax avoidance schemes. Tax avoidance is when people bend the rules of the tax system to try to ... read more

Friday, 10 March 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

Welsh Government has supported councils with today’s settlement, but tough decisions remain, says WLGA

The WLGA has welcomed next year’s local government funding settlement from Welsh Government but warns that tough decisions remain due to continuing challenging economic circumstances. Councils will receive an average 7.9% increase in funding from ... read more

Wednesday, 14 December 2022 Categories: Finance and Resources News

“Hopeful of continuation of Welsh Government’s commitment to local services”

Looking ahead to tomorrow’s local government settlement to be announced by Welsh Government, Councillor Anthony Hunt (Torfaen), WLGA Finance Spokesperson, said: “Over recent months, we have made clear the devastating effects being wielded on ... read more

Tuesday, 13 December 2022 Categories: Finance and Resources News

“Autumn Statement is a missed opportunity to help our communities”

The WLGA has warned that council services face the most difficult period in their history as the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement announced today failed to address enormous budget shortfalls.

Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE (Rhondda Cynon Taf), WLGA Leader said: “Whilst we will take time to analyse the detail, the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement today is a missed opportunity to help our communities when they need it most. While there may... read more