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WLGA response to Welsh Government announcement on council tax reform 

In response to the Welsh Government’s confirmation regarding the timeline for the reform of council tax, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) issues the following statements from political group leaders: Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE,... read more
 
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 Categories: Finance and Resources Housing News
 

WLGA warns of impact on communities due to lack of investment in Spring Budget  

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has today called on the UK Government to reconsider its budget allocations to address the pressing needs of communities across Wales, expressing alarm over the lack of funding for public spending or... read more
 
Wednesday, 06 March 2024 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

£25 million welcomed by local government, but sustainable long-term funding needed 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Welsh Government of an additional £25m for local authorities in 2024-25. However. the WLGA warns that it is still nowhere near enough to cover the £432m funding... read more
 
Wednesday, 07 February 2024 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

“Vital” that consequential funding is delivered to Welsh councils in full 

Responding to the announcement by the UK Government of additional funding for councils in England, Councillor Anthony Hunt (Torfaen), WLGA Finance Spokesperson said: “This announcement today of an additional £600m funding for English... read more
 
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

WLGA responds to the local government settlement 

Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, WLGA Leader said: “We knew this was going to be a challenging settlement, and we recognise the Welsh Government’s efforts in seeking to provide a degree of protection for frontline public services. But the... read more
 
Wednesday, 20 December 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

WLGA responds to the local government settlement 

Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, WLGA Leader said: “We knew this was going to be a challenging settlement, and we recognise the Welsh Government’s efforts in seeking to provide a degree of protection for frontline public services. But the... read more
 
Wednesday, 20 December 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources 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
 
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 Categories: Economic Development, Planning, Transport & Regeneration Finance and Resources 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
 
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