Current category: Finance and Resources
02/08/2022
Council Tax Protocol for Wales – Good Practice in Collection of Council Tax.pdf – Jan-2019
Endorsed by Welsh Government, Local Authorities and the Welsh Local Government Association
14/02/2022
WLGA welcomes Social Care Bonus
The WLGA has welcomed the Welsh Government announcement to provide £96m to give an extra £1,000 payment for thousands of…
09/02/2022
WLGA calls on UK Treasury to urgently clarify “extra £175m” funding for hard-hit Welsh families
The WLGA is calling on UK Treasury to urgently clarify whether an additional £175m pledged for Wales last week, because…
09/02/2022
Eligible businesses impacted by Omicron urged to apply for financial support
Eligible businesses in Wales that have been impacted by the rapid spread of Omicron are being urged to apply to…
21/12/2021
Best settlement in decades a boost for communities and vital local services, says WLGA
Local government has welcomed one of the best financial settlements since the beginning of devolution, recognising the significant challenges which…
27/10/2021
Chancellor’s Budget: Extra money for Wales welcomed
The WLGA has welcomed extra funding for Wales announced in the UK government budget. The Chancellor announced an annual increase…
25/10/2021
New data shows true scale of coal tip challenge as First Minister makes fresh funding call
New data showing the true extent of Wales’ coal tip challenge has been published today as the First Minister of…
02/04/2021
Future Funding for Equality and Inclusion Grant Programme.pdf – Apr-2021
Welsh Local Government Association response to Welsh Government consultation on Future Funding for Equality and Inclusion Grant Programme.
22/12/2020
Councils welcome 3.8% cash boost for 2021-22
Local government has today welcomed a positive financial settlement from Welsh Government at the end of an extraordinary year. Councils…
25/11/2020
WLGA responds to UK Spending Review
Today, the WLGA has responded to the UK Government’s Spending Review. Among the Chancellor’s announcements were a pay freeze for…
02/11/2020
The National Social Value Measurement Framework for Wales – Part 1 – Overview.pdf – Nov-2020
An overview and introduction to using the National TOMs (Wales), including what they are intended for and how they will be kept up to date and managed over time.
02/11/2020
The National Social Value Measurement Framework for Wales – Part 2 – General Guidance.pdf – Nov-2020
A detailed description of how to use and apply the National TOMs for procurement or measurement, alongside guidance on collecting evidence for contract management and reporting.