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Press Releases

Shaping a sustainable future for local government in Wales 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), in collaboration with the Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP), has established a working group which includes elected leaders and chief executives of Welsh local authorities, along with independent... read more
 
Friday, 21 February 2025 Categories: News
 

Councils at the heart of Wales’ nation of sanctuary 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) welcomes the Welsh Government’s commitment to strengthening Wales as a nation of sanctuary as part of the refreshed Anti Racist Wales Action Plan. All Welsh councils have helped refugees, asylum... read more
 
Wednesday, 12 February 2025 Categories: News
 

WLGA pays tribute to “friend of local government” Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas 

The Presiding Officer of the Welsh Local Government Association has paid tribute to Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas, one of Wales’ most recognisable politicians over half a century, who has died at the age of 78. Councillor Lis Burnett, WLGA... read more
 
Friday, 07 February 2025 Categories: News
 

WLGA and ADEW welcome delayed start to History GCSE 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) and the Association of Directors of Education in Wales (ADEW) have welcomed the decision to delay the introduction of the new GCSE History qualification, originally set for September 2025. The... read more
 
Friday, 07 February 2025 Categories: News
 

WLGA responds to Fire and Rescue service culture investigations 

In response to the publication of the independent culture reviews into Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Councillor Jason McLellan, WLGA Spokesperson for Community Safety, said: “The findings of... read more
 
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 Categories: News
 

WLGA welcomes Welsh Government’s education workforce plan  

On Monday, 13 January 2025, the Welsh Government announced a new strategic education workforce plan to address challenges in the education sector. The plan will be developed in collaboration with key stakeholders to strengthen and support the... read more
 
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 Categories: News
 

WLGA responds to the 2025-26 local government settlement 

The WLGA has responded to the Welsh Government’s publication of the 2025-26 provisional local government settlement. Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, WLGA Leader, said: “Whilst we will take time to consider the details, I warmly welcome... read more
 
Wednesday, 11 December 2024 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

Storm response shows “true value” of councils and the need to address severe budget gaps 

The 2025-26 local government settlement will be announced by the Welsh Government on Wednesday 11 December. Ahead of the announcement, Councillor Anthony Hunt, WLGA’s Finance Spokesperson said: “Communities across Wales have recently been ... read more
 
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

Dedicated council workers commended for response to “ferocious” Storm Bert 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has sincerely thanked council workers responding to the devastation wrought across Wales by Storm Bert. Atrocious weather conditions were seen in vast parts of the country, leading to widespread... read more
 
Wednesday, 27 November 2024 Categories: News
 

Carers’ Rights Day: WLGA praises “crucial” unpaid carers as funding pressures threaten social care 

On Carers Rights Day, Welsh councils are calling for urgent increases in funding to ensure councils can provide the necessary support for unpaid carers. Councils support carers through the provision of advice, information, advocacy, and... read more
 
Thursday, 21 November 2024 Categories: News Social Services
 
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