Posts in Category: News

WLGA Response to PISA 2022 Results 

Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE, Leader of the WLGA said: “While today’s 2022 PISA results are a source of disappointment, it’s important to note the hard work that’s already in progress to alter the education landscape. Transforming the nation’s... read more
 
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

Local Government Comes Together for Youth Homelessness Prevention Conference 

On Thursday 30 November, the WLGA supported and contributed to the planning and co-ordination of the second Youth Homelessness Prevention Conference in Llandrindod Wells in conjunction with End Youth Homelessness Cymru. The conference saw... read more
 

Inaugural Safer Communities awards 2023 in Swansea on 30 november 2023 

Today, Thursday 30 November 2023, 14:00- 17:00, the Wales Safer Communities Network will host the inaugural Safer Communities Awards at the Village Hotel in Swansea to celebrate the work of projects, partnerships and people actively making... read more
 
Thursday, 30 November 2023 Categories: News

Local Government Comes Together to Discuss Precarious Financial Position 

Yesterday, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) hosted a Finance Seminar in Cardiff, bringing together Council Leaders, Chief Executives, Finance Cabinet Members, and Finance Directors to discuss Wednesday’s Autumn statement, the pressing... read more
 
Friday, 24 November 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

“Disappointing” Autumn Statement fails to address huge pressures on local services 

The WLGA and trade unions have jointly expressed disappointment at the UK Government’s Autumn Statement, as councils continue to face a £411m budget shortfall next year for local services which could have devastating impacts on communities. ... read more
 
Wednesday, 22 November 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

WLGA Response to UK Government’s Announcement on Levelling Up Fund 

Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE, Leader of the WLGA, said: “WLGA welcomes the announcement of £111m coming into Wales for seven Levelling-up projects. The extension of the timescale for completion of projects to March 2026 is also a positive step,... read more
 

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
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