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A summary of council pressures

Click here to see an outline of the financial outlook for Welsh councils.

WLGA Rural Manifesto 2025:

Unlocking the potential and building resilience of our rural communities click here for more details

Senedd 2026: For a Resilient Wales

Take a look at local government’s priorities for the 2026 Senedd elections in our Phase 1 Manifesto: For a Resilient Wales

Press Releases

£69m overspend in social care puts vital support at risk, councils warn

Friday, 07 November 2025

Social care is anticipated to make up 38 per cent of the total council overspend in Wales this financial year, equating to £69m. Councils report demand for services is rising, ...

Pressures mount as councils continue to deliver vital support for students with additional learning needs

Monday, 03 November 2025

Councils in Wales are continuing to deliver support for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), but rising demand and costs are making it harder to...

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