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WLGA and WCPP Join Forces on Net Zero 

Friday, 08 December 2023 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity News
The Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) and Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) have joined forces to support the public sector transition to net zero. Net zero is a top priority for both organisations and the WLGA has asked us to... read more
 
 

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

Wednesday, 15 November 2023 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity Finance and Resources News
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
 
 

New data shows true scale of coal tip challenge as First Minister makes fresh funding call 

Monday, 25 October 2021 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity Finance and Resources News
New data showing the true extent of Wales’ coal tip challenge has been published today as the First Minister of Wales makes a fresh call for the UK government to invest in coal tip safety and ‘help communities who have already given so much’. For ... read more
 
 

Councils to adopt common approach to ensure recycling centres can be operated safely before considering re-opening 

Friday, 08 May 2020 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity News
Councils in Wales have agreed together that they will need to have confidence in adequate staffing levels, health and safety compliance, and consultation with Trade Unions, before considering re-opening Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in... read more
 
 

Tireless workers thanked for response to two extreme storms in successive weeks 

Monday, 17 February 2020 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity News
WLGA has today thanked council staff all over Wales for going “above and beyond” in the wake of the disruption wrought on all parts of the country by Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis. An unprecedented 6.5in of rain fell in the 48 hours between... read more
 
 
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