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Austerity continues for councils

Monday, 29 October 2018 Categories: Finance and Resources News

Councils in Wales are still examining the consequences of the UK budget. The WLGA has proposed the following measures to assist council tax payers across Wales. It is vital that more money is invested into core services especially schools, social... read more

WLGA response to comments by the Cabinet Secretary for Local Government

Wednesday, 24 October 2018 Categories: News

In response to comments by the Cabinet Secretary Alun Davies AM, Councillor Rob Stewart (Swansea). WLGA Deputy Leader said: “The remarks from the Cabinet Secretary are deeply unfortunate and inappropriate particularly bearing in mind that he is... read more

Three North Wales councils at the bottom of the Welsh Government’s provisional settlement ‘league table’

Tuesday, 09 October 2018 Categories: Finance and Resources News

Responding to Welsh Government’s provisional settlement today, WLGA Deputy Leader, Councillor Aaron Shotton (Flintshire) said: “Today’s Provisional Settlement is grossly inadequate for the funding needs of local councils. The councils in... read more

A ‘Bread and Butter’ budget, but local government gets the crumbs - again

Tuesday, 09 October 2018 Categories: Finance and Resources News

The announcement of the provisional settlement for local government today is a deeply disappointing outcome for councils across Wales with the gravest implications for local services. In particular, councils have issued a warning to Welsh... read more

More cuts for local services in Wales

Tuesday, 02 October 2018 Categories: Finance and Resources News

The publication of the Welsh Government draft budget today confirms earlier fears that local public services will continue to face significant cuts and thousands of jobs will be lost. Services like transport, public protection, culture,... read more

WLGA Chief Executive to retire after 30 years in local government

Tuesday, 02 October 2018 Categories: News

WLGA Chief Executive Steve Thomas CBE has announced his retirement at the end of 2018 after 30 years working in local government and 15 years in his current role. Having been a local government officer for many years Mr Thomas first joined the... read more

‘Prevention is always better than a cure’- WLGA and ADSS call for preventative services funding in Draft Budget

Monday, 01 October 2018 Categories: Finance and Resources News Social Services

Ahead of Welsh Government’s budget due to be published on Tuesday 2nd October 2018, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) and the Association of Directors of Social Services Cymru (ADSSC) are urging the government to ensure appropriate... read more

Financial ‘winter is coming’ according to council budget survey

Thursday, 27 September 2018 Categories: Finance and Resources News

In advance of the Welsh Government Budget announcement next week, the WLGA has surveyed the 22 councils across Wales on their financial prospects after eight years of austerity. All have responded. The clear message is that councils have “run out of ... read more

Recognising signs of autism: Welsh autism awareness film rolled out across Europe

Thursday, 27 September 2018 Categories: National ASD Development Team News

A training film made in Wales, aimed at raising awareness of the signs of autism among front-line professionals in health and education, is being officially re-launched today in a pioneering collaboration with four European countries. Led by a... read more

Over 3,000 primary school teachers successfully complete ‘Learning with Autism’ scheme

Tuesday, 25 September 2018 Categories: National ASD Development Team News

More Welsh schools are being encouraged to participate in the ‘Learning with Autism’ programmes, aimed at raising awareness of autism among children and young people. The ‘Learning with Autism’ programme is aimed at raising awareness among... read more

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