Press Releases - Posts From November, 2025

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

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

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 Categories: Finance and Resources News

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

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

Monday, 24 November 2025 Categories: Finance and Resources News

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

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

Friday, 21 November 2025 Categories: News

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

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

Saturday, 15 November 2025 Categories: News

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

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

Friday, 14 November 2025 Categories: News

Councils driving innovation in public spending to deliver for communities

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

Friday, 14 November 2025 Categories: News

Councils urge residents to shop smart and stay safe this Christmas

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

Thursday, 13 November 2025 Categories: News Public Protection Services

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

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

Friday, 07 November 2025 Categories: News Social Services

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

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

Monday, 03 November 2025 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

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