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Press Releases

Covid-19 Inquiry hears of councils’ “unwavering dedication” to communities  

Welsh councils acted as the country’s “hidden frontline” during Covid‑19, the UK Inquiry has heard, stepping in to protect vulnerable residents, house people experiencing homelessness overnight, and keep essential community services running under... read more
 
Thursday, 26 February 2026 Categories: News
 

WLGA statement on the UK Government’s policing White Paper  

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) welcomes the publication of the UK Government’s White Paper, From Local to National: A New Model for Policing. We are pleased to see the emphasis on re-energising neighbourhood policing and the... read more
 
Posted by Tom Marsh Friday, 30 January 2026 Categories: News
 

WLGA Presiding Member and First Minister pay tribute to Councillor Andrew Morgan 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has paid tribute to Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE who has confirmed his intention to step down as Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Borough Council. Councillor Morgan, who has been at the helm in Rhondda... read more
 
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 Categories: News
 

Trading Standards services need sustained investment to protect communities, Welsh councils say 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has said sustained, long-term investment in Trading Standards services is essential to protect communities, support legitimate businesses and maintain confidence in the Welsh marketplace. The... read more
 
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 Categories: News
 

Bus funding uplift welcomed as “vital” to protect services  

Councils in Wales have welcomed the increase in bus funding set out in the Welsh Government’s Final Budget, saying the uplift is essential to help sustain services at a time of rising operating costs and ahead of the move towards bus franchising.... read more
 
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 Categories: News
 

Councils welcome CMO report and highlights essential role of local government in prevention  

Councils in Wales have welcomed the Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) Annual Report, which puts local authority public protection services firmly at the heart of a prevention-first approach to improving the nation’s health. The report, ‘Reflecting... read more
 
Thursday, 11 December 2025 Categories: News
 

WLGA welcomes Welsh Government’s 2026-27 updated draft local government settlement  

Welsh councils have welcomed the Welsh Government’s updated provisional 2026-27 local government settlement, which sets out revised figures for councils during the ongoing consultation period. The new draft settlement now includes an average... read more
 
Tuesday, 09 December 2025 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

WLGA evidence highlights councils’ role in delivering business support during Covid-19  

The Welsh Local Government Association’s Chief Executive, Dr Chris Llewelyn, has given evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on councils’ work in delivering targeted economic support during the pandemic, Held in London, the module looked at the... read more
 
Thursday, 04 December 2025 Categories: News
 

UK Budget: WLGA calls on Welsh Government to invest extra UK funding in local services  

Responding to the UK Government’s Autumn Budget, WLGA Leader Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, said: “Today’s Budget shows a welcome recognition of the importance of fairness and strong public services. Ending the two-child benefit cap is a... read more
 
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

Councils respond to Welsh Government’s 2026-27 draft settlement  

Welsh councils have welcomed the Welsh Government’s provisional 2026-27 local government settlement but warned that it does not come close to matching the unprecedented financial pressures facing councils across Wales. Welsh Government has... read more
 
Monday, 24 November 2025 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 
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