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WLGA pays tribute as Mark Drakeford steps down as First Minister 

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News
Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, Leader of the WLGA said: "On behalf of the WLGA and local government, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication that Mark Drakeford has shown during his... read more
 

WLGA Leader pays tribute to outgoing Presiding Officer and Bridgend County Borough Council Leader 

Wednesday, 06 March 2024 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News
The Leader of the WLGA, Councillor Andrew Morgan, has paid tribute to Councillor Huw David OBE following the announcement that he is to stand down as Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council at the authority’s upcoming AGM. Councillor David was... read more
 

WLGA calls on new Prime Minister to “help councils help communities” 

Tuesday, 06 September 2022 Categories: Finance and Resources Local Democracy and Governance News
The WLGA has today congratulated Liz Truss following the announcement that she is to become the UK’s new Prime Minister but called on her to intervene immediately in the financial crisis gripping the country. Councillor Andrew Morgan... read more
 

Joint statement by the 22 council leaders in Wales: Fair and respectful election campaign 

Wednesday, 02 February 2022 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News
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
 

Promoting diversity among councillors 

by WLGA Leader, Councillor Andrew Morgan
Friday, 14 January 2022 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News
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
 

WLGA responds to Care Forum Wales criticisms 

Tuesday, 14 September 2021 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News Social Services
The WLGA has defended councils and the dedicated social care workforce following Care Forum Wales’ insulting and unsubstantiated comments made in response to the Welsh Government’s welcome announcement of additional funding for social care. ... read more
 

25 Year Anniversary of the establishment of Wales’ 22 local authorities and the Welsh Local Government Association 

Thursday, 01 April 2021 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News
Addressing WLGA Council on 25th March, Councillor Huw David (Bridgend), WLGA Presiding Officer said: “The 1st April 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of our 22 unitary authorities and the WLGA.” “Ordinarily, we would... read more
 

Councils commit to ambitious action on diversity 

Monday, 08 March 2021 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News
An ambitious Diversity in Democracy programme has been agreed by WLGA to ensure council chambers are more representative of their communities following local elections in May 2022. On Friday, on the eve of International Women’s Day, WLGA Council... read more
 

WLGA launches manifesto for Senedd 2021 elections 

Monday, 23 November 2020 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News
In advance of the Senedd elections in May 2021, the WLGA is launching a bold manifesto setting out its priorities to deliver more for our local communities. The WLGA is the representative body of Wales’ 22 councils, and leaders have set out how... read more
 

​Local Government and Elections Bill passed by Senedd 

Wednesday, 18 November 2020 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance Local Government Reform News
The Senedd has today passed the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Bill which will introduce a range of local government reforms over the course of the next 18 months. The Bill is one of only two to be considered by the Senedd during COVID 19 ... read more
 
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