Current category: Environment, Waste and Biodiversity
12/07/2020
Waste Finance Data Report 2018/19.pdf – Jul-2020
The WLGA Waste Improvement Programme has with the support of all 22 Welsh local authorities undertaken an analysis of the waste finance data for the financial year 2018/19.
08/05/2020
Councils to adopt common approach to ensure recycling centres can be operated safely before considering re-opening
Councils in Wales have agreed together that they will need to have confidence in adequate staffing levels, health and safety…
17/02/2020
Tireless workers thanked for response to two extreme storms in successive weeks
WLGA has today thanked council staff all over Wales for going “above and beyond” in the wake of the disruption…
12/02/2020
Business Continuity – Can you afford a weak link? – Assessment Form.pdf – Feb-2020
Business continuity planning is about making sure that your business is prepared should the unexpected happen. It will help ensure that your business suffers the least possible disruption and ultimately continues to operate during and beyond an emergency. If you own or manage a business, you should read this guide, and use the free assessment tool. Published by: Welsh Local Authorities Civil Contingencies Group.
12/02/2020
Business Continuity – Can you afford a weak link? – Guide.pdf – Feb-2020
Business continuity planning is about making sure that your business is prepared should the unexpected happen. It will help ensure that your business suffers the least possible disruption and ultimately continues to operate during and beyond an emergency. If you own or manage a business, you should read this guide, and use the free assessment tool. Published by: Welsh Local Authorities Civil Contingencies Group.
02/01/2020
Increasing recycling by businesses.pdf – Jan-2020
Welsh Local Government Association response to Welsh Government consultation on increasing recycling by businesses.
12/10/2019
Capturing recycling – A guide to behaviour change.pdf – Oct-2019
This 'Capturing recycling - a guide to behaviour change' document is designed to assist local authority Waste and Enforcement Officers and Managers to successfully achieve behaviour change from residents by enduring that all kerbside recycling and food waste is captured in the correct receptacles and is not incorrectly placed in the residual waste stream.
02/08/2019
Decarbonisation of transport.pdf – Aug-2019
Welsh Local Government Association response to National Assembly for Wales (Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee) consultation into decarbonisation of transport.
18/07/2019
Reducing carbon emissions from homes an “important step” to tackle fuel poverty
Responding to the publication of an independent report by the Decarbonisation of Homes Advisory Group, WLGA Spokesperson for Housing Councillor…
12/07/2019
Waste Finance Data Report 2017/18.PDF – Jul-2019
The WLGA Waste Improvement Programme has with the support of all 22 Welsh local authorities undertaken an analysis of the waste finance data for the financial year 2017/18.
02/05/2019
Extended producer responsibility for packaging and Deposit return scheme for drinks containers.pdf – May-2019
Welsh Local Government Association response to Welsh Government consultations on Extended producer responsibility for packaging and Deposit return scheme for drinks containers.
02/03/2019
Draft Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Wales.pdf – Mar-2019
Welsh Local Government Association response to Welsh Government consultation on draft climate change adaptation plan for Wales