Posts in Category: News

Welsh councils look to UK Government’s Autumn Statement to help plug £411 million gap 

In anticipation of tomorrow’s Autumn Statement, the WLGA is calling on the Chancellor to recognise the funding crisis which is gripping local government and the wider public sector. Council services are facing extraordinary pressures due to... read more
 
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

Long term funding solution needed for ongoing remediation of old coal tip sites 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has welcomed the publication of disused coal tip data this week but has also called for a long-term funding solution for ongoing remedial works. As part of safety measures following the... read more
 
Wednesday, 15 November 2023 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity Finance and Resources News

WLGA Supports Service Children Awards Cymru 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) proudly supported and participated in the inaugural Service Children Awards Cymru, a momentous event held on Saturday 28 October. Organized by the Veterans Awards CIC in collaboration with SSCE... read more
 
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 Categories: News

Welsh local authorities to use only accredited enforcement companies in collecting local taxes 

By supporting the work of the Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB), the WLGA has agreed that Welsh local authorities will commit to only using ECB accredited enforcement agencies to collect outstanding council tax. The ECB is the independent oversight... read more
 
Wednesday, 08 November 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

WLGA's response to today’s Welsh Government finance announcement 

These are not easy decisions, and we would support the Minister in protecting local government core funding in 2023-24. We also support the basic principles that the Welsh Government has applied in protecting front-line services, jobs and the most... read more
 
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

WLGA Responds to the Chief Scientific Adviser for Health’s Report Looking at the Likely Pressures on NHS over the Next 10 to 25 Years 

WLGA responds to the Chief Scientific Adviser for Health’s report looking at the likely pressures on the NHS over the next 10 to 25 years. Yesterday’s report demonstrates the impact that a growing and ageing population along with increasing... read more
 
Posted by Barry Williams Wednesday, 11 October 2023 Categories: News Social Services

WLGA Welcomes Social Care Workforce Survey and Calls for More Investment in the Workforce 

Earlier this year, Social Care Wales undertook the first all-Wales survey of the registered social care workforce with the results published today. Responding to Social Care Wales’ survey of the registered workforce in Wales, Councillor Huw... read more
 
Thursday, 05 October 2023 Categories: News Social Services Workforce

WLGA Calls on UK Government to Prioritise Social Care and Invest in Early Intervention and Preventative Services 

Following last week’s annual conference, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has written to ministers about the future delivery of social care in Wales. The letter details a shared local government long-term vision for social care... read more
 
Thursday, 21 September 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News Social Services

Safer Communities Awareness Week, 18 – 22 September 2023 

Today sees the launch of the first Safer Communities Awareness Week for Wales (18 – 22 September 2023), organised by the Wales Safer Communities Network. The Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise the profile of community safety work and... read more
 

Clarity and support urgently needed: WLGA response to today’s TATA news 

Cllr Anthony Hunt, WLGA Finance and Resources Spokesperson said: “Investment is welcome, but local government in Wales is extremely concerned to hear about the impact on jobs of the news today about TATA. “Any job losses on this... read more
 
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