Posts From July, 2025

WLGA Launches Rural Manifesto to Shape Future of Rural Communities 

Launched today at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show in Llanelwedd, the Welsh Local Government Association’s (WLGA) new Rural Manifesto sets out a bold vision to unlock the potential and build the resilience of rural communities across... read more
 
Tuesday, 22 July 2025 Categories: News

Farming support must protect the future of rural communities, Welsh councils say 

The revised Sustainable Farming Scheme, published today, is welcome and must now deliver meaningful support to help sustain farming communities and people living in rural communities across Wales, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has... read more
 
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 Categories: News

Social care must be given equal status to NHS, Welsh councils say  

Greater investment, recognition and support for social care services is essential, Welsh councils have said at yesterday’s evidence session at the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. Giving evidence to the Inquiry’s social care module, Dr Chris Llewelyn, WLGA... read more
 
Friday, 11 July 2025 Categories: News Social Services

Councils stepping up cyber resilience as risks escalate 

As cyber threats grow more complex and persistent, councils across Wales are taking proactive steps to protect vital public services from disruption. Cyber incidents affecting UK public sector organisations have increased in recent years, with... read more
 
Monday, 07 July 2025 Categories: News
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