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Posts From February, 2022

WLGA responds to Ukraine invasion 

Reacting to the horrific invasion of Ukraine, Councillor Andrew Morgan (Rhondda Cynon Taf), WLGA Leader said: “Everyone across Welsh local government have been horrified to see the devastation unfolding in Ukraine. "A request for resettlement... read more
 
Monday, 28 February 2022 Categories: News Wales Strategic Migration Partnership
 

WLGA welcomes Social Care Bonus 

The WLGA has welcomed the Welsh Government announcement to provide £96m to give an extra £1,000 payment for thousands of social care workers, aligned to the introduction of the real living wage. Cllr Huw David (Bridgend), WLGA Spokesperson... read more
 
Monday, 14 February 2022 Categories: Finance and Resources News Social Services
 

WLGA calls on UK Treasury to urgently clarify “extra £175m” funding for hard-hit Welsh families 

The WLGA is calling on UK Treasury to urgently clarify whether an additional £175m pledged for Wales last week, because of an energy bill support package in England, will materialise. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced last week that Wales will... read more
 
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

Eligible businesses impacted by Omicron urged to apply for financial support 

Eligible businesses in Wales that have been impacted by the rapid spread of Omicron are being urged to apply to their local council for financial support. Two grants are being administered by councils on behalf of the Welsh Government. ... read more
 
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

Joint statement by the 22 council leaders in Wales: Fair and respectful election campaign 

At Friday’s WLGA Executive Board, council leaders agreed to make a joint statement calling on all councillors and candidates at May’s local elections to commit to a fair and respectful election campaign: We are all too familiar with the... read more
 
Wednesday, 02 February 2022 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News
 
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