Press Releases - Posts in Category: 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

New partnership promises stronger public services for Wales

The Welsh Government and the 22 local councils in Wales have signed a landmark agreement that will strengthen the relationship between national and local government. The Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Welsh Government and local... read more

Thursday, 19 June 2025 Categories: News

Critical decisions needed to ensure sustainability of local government in Wales, says Independent Working Group

An independent group has published a set of interim findings on the future of local government in Wales and is inviting feedback from across the sector. The early proposals focus on how councils can future-proof themselves in the face of rising... read more

Thursday, 19 June 2025 Categories: News

Wales leads the way in supporting refugees and asylum seekers, say Welsh Councils

Local government in Wales has played a vital role in welcoming and supporting refugees and asylum seekers across the country, including those fleeing conflict in Ukraine and Afghanistan. Councils continue to work in partnership with the UK and... read more

Wednesday, 18 June 2025 Categories: News

Spending Review: Long-term investment still needed in local services, say Welsh councils

Welsh councils have responded to today’s Spending Review by warning that sustained investment in local services remains essential to delivering economic growth and supporting communities. In a letter to the Chancellor and Chief Secretary ahead of ... read more

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 Categories: Finance and Resources News

Welsh councils welcome additional National Insurance funding from Welsh Government

Council leaders have welcomed last week’s announcement that 85% of National Insurance contribution (NIC) costs for the public sector will be funded in Wales — but warned that local authorities are still being left with a shortfall. The new... read more

Tuesday, 03 June 2025 Categories: News

Proposed immigration reforms risk worsening care crisis, say Welsh councils

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has warned that the UK Government’s immigration proposals could have serious implications for local services across Wales – particularly for the already overstretched social care workforce. The White... read more

Wednesday, 28 May 2025 Categories: News Social Services

‘Polluter pays’ principle key to tackling rising litter, say Welsh councils

Urgent action is needed to ensure that the cost of packaging waste that is littered is covered by the companies that produce it – not by local taxpayers, according to the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA). The call comes as Keep Wales... read more

Friday, 09 May 2025 Categories: News

Five years to net zero – Welsh councils call for continued investment to build on early progress

With five years remaining to meet the Welsh Government’s target of a net zero public sector by 2030, councils across Wales are calling for continued funding to cut emissions from buildings, vehicles and public services. To date, 18 local... read more

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Categories: News

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