Press Release
05/09/2019

“Councils will do all they can to try to mitigate worst effects of Brexit on essential local services”

Lead local authority Brexit officers and members came together today at an event to discuss ongoing preparations for Brexit, amidst…

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Responses
02/09/2019

Changes to freedom of movement after Brexit – the implications for Wales.pdf – Sep-2019

Welsh Local Government Association response to the National Assembly for Wales External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee consultation on changes to the freedom of movement after Brexit - the implications for Wales.

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Publication
26/04/2019

Diagnostic Interviews with Welsh Local Authorities – Brexit Transition Support Programme.pdf – Apr-2019

This document is intended to help councils across Wales ensure that the appropriate plans are being put in place for different Brexit scenarios, whilst also highlighting the common challenges facing authorities and areas of best practice that can be used to support further planning.

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Press Release
13/03/2019

£1.2m for Local Government Brexit preparations

An extra £1.2m has been allocated to help local authorities to prepare for Brexit, Minister for Housing and Local Government,…

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Press Release
14/02/2019

Working together “crucial” to prepare for Brexit outcome

Combining efforts across the social care and health sectors is crucial to overcome the potential disruption caused by Brexit, the…

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Publication
26/01/2019

Outcome Report – WLGA Delegation Visit to Cornwall – Brexit: Local Government Preparedness and Post-Brexit Implications for Regional and Rural Economies.pdf – Jan-2019

This visit was organised with Cornwall Council to exchange views and intelligence on Local Government Brexit preparedness; the UK Government’s proposals for Fisheries, Agriculture and Rural Development; European relations post-Brexit; and current thinking on emerging proposals for regional development funding and policy (replacing EU funds).

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Publication
26/11/2018

WLGA Briefing – Brexit Scrutiny Questioning Guide.pdf – Nov-2018

WLGA Briefing for local authority scrutiny committees to help with preparations for the implications of Brexit.

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Press Release
01/11/2018

‘Don’t leave rural Wales behind post-Brexit’, warn WLGA rural leaders

Wales must not be placed at a competitive disadvantage in any future approaches to agricultural support, rural council leaders in…

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Responses
02/10/2018

Brexit and our land: Securing the future of Welsh farming.pdf – Oct-2018

Welsh Local Government Association response to Welsh Government consultation on Brexit and our land: Securing the future of Welsh farming.

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Press Release
20/09/2018

Councils prepare for Brexit

The WLGA Brexit Transition Support Programme is being launched this week, with the first in a series of events being…

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Responses
02/09/2018

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Post-Brexit Funding for Nations, Regions and Local Areas.pdf – Sep-2018

Welsh Local Government Association response to the UK Parliament All-Party Parliamentary Group for Post-Brexit Funding for Nations, Regions and Local Areas.

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Responses
02/08/2018

House of Commons Welsh Affairs Select Committee Brexit, Trade and Customs: Implications for Wales Inquiry.pdf – Aug-2018

Welsh Local Government Association written evidence to the House of Commons Welsh Affairs Select Committee Brexit, Trade and Customs: Implications for Wales Inquiry.

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