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UK Budget: WLGA calls on Welsh Government to invest extra UK funding in local services  

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 Categories: Finance and Resources News
Responding to the UK Government’s Autumn Budget, WLGA Leader Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, said: “Today’s Budget shows a welcome recognition of the importance of fairness and strong public services. Ending the two-child benefit cap is a... read more
 
 

Councils respond to Welsh Government’s 2026-27 draft settlement  

Monday, 24 November 2025 Categories: Finance and Resources News
Welsh councils have welcomed the Welsh Government’s provisional 2026-27 local government settlement but warned that it does not come close to matching the unprecedented financial pressures facing councils across Wales. Welsh Government has... read more
 
 

UK Covid-19 Inquiry: WLGA responds to Module 2 report  

Friday, 21 November 2025 Categories: News
Responding to yesterday’s publication of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2 report, the Leader of the WLGA, Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, said: “On behalf of Welsh local government, we again thank Baroness Hallett and the Inquiry team for their... read more
 
 

Food and Fun celebrates a decade of supporting children and families across Wales  

Saturday, 15 November 2025 Categories: News
The Food and Fun school holiday enrichment programme is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Over the last decade, the programme has delivered more than 800,000 places and now operates in all 22 local authorities. Each summer, the education-based... read more
 
 

Wylfa nuclear proposals are an ‘important step forward’, Welsh councils say  

Friday, 14 November 2025 Categories: News
Councils across Wales have welcomed the UK Government’s announcement that Wylfa has been chosen as the site for its first Small Modular Reactor (SMR). The decision is seen as a significant development for north-west Wales, with the potential to... read more
 
 

Councils driving innovation in public spending to deliver for communities  

Friday, 14 November 2025 Categories: News
Councils across Wales are transforming how public money is spent, using procurement not just to buy goods and services but to strengthen local economies, support small businesses, and cut carbon emissions. From rethinking how social care... read more
 
 

Councils urge residents to shop smart and stay safe this Christmas  

Thursday, 13 November 2025 Categories: News Public Protection Services
Welsh councils are supporting this year’s Trading Standards Wales Spotlight 2025 campaign, highlighting the essential work of Trading Standards officers across Wales who keep consumers safe and support honest businesses. The national campaign... read more
 
 

£69m overspend in social care puts vital support at risk, councils warn  

Friday, 07 November 2025 Categories: News Social Services
Social care is anticipated to make up 38 per cent of the total council overspend in Wales this financial year, equating to £69m. Councils report demand for services is rising, budgets are tightening, and needs are becoming more complex. They... read more
 
 

Pressures mount as councils continue to deliver vital support for students with additional learning needs  

Monday, 03 November 2025 Categories: Lifelong Learning News
Councils in Wales are continuing to deliver support for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), but rising demand and costs are making it harder to sustain. The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) says that fair,... read more
 
 

Four Nations Unite to Advocate for Civility in Public Life  

Local Government Associations from Across the UK Reaffirm Commitment to Protecting Democratic Participation
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 Categories: News
The Local Government Associations which represent England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales — the LGA, NILGA, COSLA and WLGA — have come together to issue a joint statement on the importance of civility in public life, as threats, abuse and... read more
 
 
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