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Launch of Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru on Armed Forces Day

Today on Armed Forces Day, WLGA are proud to announce the launch of Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru, a status given to schools to recognise their commitment to supporting service children, as well as their achievement engaging with the Armed... read more

Posted by Glesni Haf Parry Friday, 24 June 2022 Categories: News

WLGA responds to the Health and Social Care Committee’s Inquiry report on hospital discharge and its impact on patient flow through hospitals

Today the Welsh Parliamentary inquiry published its inquiry into hospital discharge and its impact on patient flow through hospitals. The report highlights several challenges facing the health and social care sector and recognises the current crisis ... read more

Posted by Glesni Haf Parry Wednesday, 15 June 2022 Categories: News

Honours for WLGA Leader and Presiding Officer

The WLGA is today congratulating its Leader, Councillor Andrew Morgan, and the Presiding Officer, Councillor Huw David, who have both been recognised with an OBE in this year’s Queen Birthday Honours. Chris Llewelyn, Chief Executive of WLGA... read more

Thursday, 02 June 2022 Categories: News

Statement by WLGA Group Leaders about the crisis in Ukraine

Everyone across Welsh local government have been horrified to see the devastation unfolding in Ukraine. Today, WLGA Group Leaders met to discuss the growing humanitarian crisis in the country. Over the weekend WLGA Leader, Andrew Morgan wrote... read more

Tuesday, 08 March 2022 Categories: Europe News Wales Strategic Migration Partnership

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

Promoting diversity among councillors

by WLGA Leader, Councillor Andrew Morgan

This year’s local elections in May will be a chance to make significant strides for diversity in local government, as all seats across Wales’ 22 councils will be contested. We all know the current situation in our council chambers; councillors... read more

Friday, 14 January 2022 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News

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