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Press Releases

Press Releases

WLGA calls for careful planning and funding in social care reform 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) remains committed to the Welsh Government’s ambition to eliminate profit from the care of looked-after children. Local government has long supported this vision and is working to expand in-house care... read more
 
Friday, 11 October 2024 Categories: News
 

Council services face “unsustainable” budget pressures says WLGA 

Councils across Wales are grappling with extraordinary budget pressures totalling an estimated £559 million in 2025-26 which, if left unfunded, would significantly impact councils’ ability to deliver essential local services. Councils are... read more
 
Thursday, 10 October 2024 Categories: News
 

Additional Investment urgently needed for social care to help mitigate increasing NHS pressures ahead of winter 

As the Welsh Government prepares for another challenging winter in the NHS, working closely with partners, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) is calling for increased, urgent investment and parity across the entire health and social care... read more
 
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 Categories: News Social Services
 

WLGA announces Pathways to Planning pilot in Wales 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) is running a pilot of the Pathways to Planning programme, an initiative to enhance planning services across Wales. In collaboration with the Local Government Association (LGA), this pilot seeks to... read more
 
Friday, 23 August 2024 Categories: News
 

Welsh local government celebrates GCSE students’ achievements 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) is celebrating the remarkable success of students across Wales as they receive their results on Thursday, August 22. This year, over 315,000 students will receive their GCSE and Level 1 and 2 Vocational... read more
 
Thursday, 22 August 2024 Categories: News
 

Welsh local government praises A Level students for their hard work and success 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has commended students across Wales for their outstanding achievements in this year’s A Level examinations. Over 28,000 students will receive their results today for A level, AS level and Level 3. The ... read more
 
Thursday, 15 August 2024 Categories: News
 

UK Riots: Welsh councils working closely with police 

In response to the scenes of violence and disorder in parts of England and Northern Ireland, Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, Leader of the Welsh Local Government Association, said: “The recent unrest in parts of the UK is deeply concerning and ... read more
 
Friday, 09 August 2024 Categories: News
 

Councillor Ian Roberts steps down as Flintshire Leader  

The WLGA has paid tribute to its Education Spokesperson, Councillor Ian Roberts, as he steps down as Leader of Flintshire County Council. Councillor Roberts has served as a councillor for over 30 years. He was elected leader of the authority in... read more
 
Friday, 02 August 2024 Categories: News
 

Welsh prosperity relies on thriving rural heartlands, says WLGA  

Rural council leaders have called for a renewed focus on rural matters across Welsh Government to help spur economic growth. Members made the call at a Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA)-hosted discussion at the Royal Welsh Show in... read more
 
Tuesday, 23 July 2024 Categories: News
 

UK Covid-19 Inquiry: WLGA responds to Module 1 findings 

Responding to today’s publication of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1 report, Leader of the WLGA, Councillor Andrew Morgan, said: “On behalf of Welsh local government, we thank Baroness Hallett for her work to reflect on our experiences in... read more
 
Thursday, 18 July 2024 Categories: News
 
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