News - Posts in Category: Local Democracy and Governance

UK Council leaders agree joint action on standards in public life

Leaders from the UK’s four Local Government Associations met at the UK Forum in Cardiff on the 5th November to discuss common priorities and agree a shared programme of action promoting greater civility in public life. Welcoming colleagues,... read more

Friday, 08 November 2019 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News

Consultation period extended for South East Wales sensory and communication support service review

Extra time has been given for an independent review into the delivery of South East Wales’ regional sensory and communication service to gather more evidence from relevant stakeholders. Known as SENCOM, the service is currently delivered... read more

Tuesday, 16 July 2019 Categories: Improvement and Performance Local Democracy and Governance News

WLGA Leader urges councillors to make a stand against intimidation and abuse in public life

Leader of the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), Councillor Debbie Wilcox, has today warned of the rise in threats and intimidation of elected members. Speaking at the Local Government Association (LGA) Conference in Bournemouth,... read more

Wednesday, 03 July 2019 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News

WLGA Statement: Leader pays tribute to Cllr Aaron Shotton

Responding to Cllr Aaron Shotton’s earlier statement confirming his intention to step down as Leader of Flintshire County Council, Cllr Debbie Wilcox (Newport), WLGA Leader said: “I should like to pay tribute and thank Aaron for his valuable... read more

Thursday, 04 April 2019 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News

WLGA congratulates new First Minister

Congratulating Mark Drakeford AM on his confirmation as the new First Minister of Wales, WLGA Leader Councillor Debbie Wilcox (Newport) said: “On behalf of the WLGA and local government in Wales, I warmly congratulate Mark Drakeford AM on his... read more

Thursday, 13 December 2018 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News

WLGA response to Welsh Government’s latest announcement on local government reform

WLGA notes the publication today of the new Welsh Government Green Paper on local government reform. Local government was already responding proactively to the previous reform programme of regional collaboration and is progressing with the City and... read more

Tuesday, 20 March 2018 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance Local Government Reform News

Local government to #PushForProgress on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is being marked today by a host of activities across Wales to celebrate the contribution of women and to push for progress on equal gender representation. Women’s network meetings, debates and exhibitions from... read more

Thursday, 08 March 2018 Categories: Equality and Community Cohesion Local Democracy and Governance News

Appointment of new Cabinet Secretary for Local Government

Responding to Welsh Government’s announcement of the new Cabinet, WLGA Leader Councillor Debbie Wilcox (Newport) said: “I would like to congratulate Alun Davies AM on his appointment as the new Cabinet Secretary for Local Government. He has... read more

Friday, 03 November 2017 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News

Scheme to promote closer working with local government

An updated scheme setting out the basis of a new relationship between the Welsh Government and local government has been published today. The Local Government Scheme looks at how the Welsh Government, local government and the wider public service ... read more

Monday, 30 October 2017 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News

WLGA Leader calls for the “Closing Down Sale” for local services to end

The Leader of the WLGA is today calling for an end to the relentless cuts to public services as a new report is published highlighting the scale of shrinking budgets. The publication of the report “Welsh Budgetary Trade-offs” it a timely and ... read more

Thursday, 21 September 2017 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News

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