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Tireless workers thanked for response to two extreme storms in successive weeks

WLGA has today thanked council staff all over Wales for going “above and beyond” in the wake of the disruption wrought on all parts of the country by Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis. An unprecedented 6.5in of rain fell in the 48 hours between... read more

Monday, 17 February 2020 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity News

First significant funding increase in 12 years welcomed by WLGA

WLGA has today welcomed a “positive” settlement for councils next year which will see councils receive the first significant increase in their core grant funding in over 12 years. Councils will get a 4.3% boost in the block funding which is... read more

Monday, 16 December 2019 Categories: Finance and Resources News

New WLGA Leader appointed

Cllr Andrew Morgan, Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has been appointed as WLGA Leader at the WLGA Council meeting (29th November 2019), following the introduction of former Leader Baroness Wilcox of Newport to the House of... read more

Friday, 06 December 2019 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News

Notable improvement in education in Wales

WLGA has today welcomed the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) rankings, which show a marked improvement in all areas of the Welsh education system. Co-ordinated and led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and... read more

Tuesday, 03 December 2019 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

Major council reforms proposed in Wales

The Welsh Government has announced wide-ranging local government reforms through the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Bill, published today. The Bill will provide councils with a new power of general competence, streamlines council... read more

Posted by Jenna Redfern Tuesday, 19 November 2019 Categories: News

UK Council leaders agree joint action on standards in public life

Leaders from the UK’s four Local Government Associations met at the UK Forum in Cardiff on the 5th November to discuss common priorities and agree a shared programme of action promoting greater civility in public life. Welcoming colleagues,... read more

Friday, 08 November 2019 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News

Funding for digital support welcomed by WLGA

WLGA has welcomed Welsh Government’s announcement of funding which will help support councils to harness digital technology to overhaul how local services are delivered. At a meeting of the Executive Board in Flintshire last week, the Minister... read more

Thursday, 31 October 2019 Categories: Local Government Reform News

Views sought on sensory and communication service in South East Wales

Parents in South East Wales are being invited to attend any one of a number of meetings being held to seek views on the provision of sensory and communication services in the region, as part of an independent review. Known as SENCOM, the service... read more

Tuesday, 29 October 2019 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

WLGA welcomes £12.8m additional funding for teachers’ pay award

WLGA has today welcomed Welsh Government’s commitment of an additional £12.8m to help meet the cost of increases to teachers’ pay. This is the first year that Welsh Government has been able to set teachers’ pay and conditions following the... read more

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 Categories: Finance and Resources Lifelong Learning News

Considerable achievements of WLGA Leader recognised in Honours List

Leader of the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) and Newport City Council, Councillor Debbie Wilcox, has been created a life peer in former Prime Minister Theresa May’s Resignation Honours List. Councillor Wilcox is recognised for her... read more

Tuesday, 10 September 2019 Categories: News

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