Press Releases - Posts in Category: News

Focus on the Needs of Learners and Trust Teachers

Welsh local government believes that the use of teacher assessments – Centre Assessed Grades – is the only fair way of determining A level, AS level and GCSE grades this year and is calling on the Education Minister to implement this policy change... read more

Monday, 17 August 2020 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

WLGA congratulates learners but urges Minister to act swiftly on individual A’ level concerns and discrepancies

The WLGA has congratulated A level students in Wales on their remarkable achievements in unprecedented and challenging circumstances. The Association welcomed the Minister for Education’s confirmation that Welsh learners’ grades will be no... read more

Thursday, 13 August 2020 Categories: News

Council leaders call for urgent “safety net” of replacement EU funds and standards in rural communities

Leaders of Wales’ rural council areas have called on the UK government to urgently set out coherent plans for trade, funding and replacement legislation to come into force when the current transition period ends. Existing arrangements will need... read more

Monday, 03 August 2020 Categories: Economic Development, Planning, Transport & Regeneration Europe News

BLOG: Rethinking local recovery in Wales

by Councillor Andrew Morgan, Leader of WLGA

Our lives have changed dramatically over the course of the crisis. Our daily experiences have been altered in ways unimaginable only a few months ago by restrictions and measures necessary to control the spread of the virus. But lockdown has not... read more

Monday, 27 July 2020 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance Local Government Reform News

Schools to reopen from September

The Education Minister, Kirsty Williams, has today confirmed that all pupils will be able to return to school in September. The Welsh Technical Advisory Group, which provides scientific and technical advice to Government during emergencies, this... read more

Thursday, 09 July 2020 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

Coronavirus Senedd social care report welcomed by local government

Responding to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s report on the coronavirus health and social care response so far, Councillor Huw David (Bridgend), WLGA Spokesperson for Health and Social Care said: “The coronavirus has hit our social... read more

Thursday, 09 July 2020 Categories: News Social Services

Council leaders in Wales call on UK and Welsh governments to “move heaven and earth” to help communities affected by heavy job losses in the north east

Leaders of the 22 councils in Wales have called on Welsh and UK governments to work together on a two-government support package to come to the aid of those affected by devastating job losses in Flintshire. Airbus have announced that 1,727 jobs... read more

Tuesday, 07 July 2020 Categories: Economic Development, Planning, Transport & Regeneration News

Supporting young people through the crisis

Councils in Wales have praised youth workers for their valuable role in supporting young people during the ongoing crisis. In marking this year’s Youth Work Week, local government has recognised how youth workers across the nation have quickly... read more

Monday, 29 June 2020 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

All partners have a part to play to secure financial sustainability of care sector, says WLGA

Partners need to pull together to help secure the social care sector’s financial sustainability, according to council leaders in Wales. Soaring demand and extra costs over a number of years have put social care services under enormous strain. The ... read more

Monday, 22 June 2020 Categories: News Social Services

Further lockdown easing announced, as local government welcomes clarity for retail and tourism businesses

Councils in Wales have welcomed clarity for shops and tourism businesses as outlined by the First Minister in his latest announcements of changes to restrictions. Leaders have been in discussion with tourism bodies in recent weeks and met with... read more

Saturday, 20 June 2020 Categories: News Public Protection Services

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