Current category: Local Democracy and Governance
01/02/2022
Guidance for Member Mentors.pdf – Feb-2022
This guidance has been prepared for members intending to act as mentors for newly elected or less experienced member colleagues.
14/01/2022
Promoting diversity among councillors
by WLGA Leader, Councillor Andrew Morgan This year’s local elections in May will be a chance to make significant strides for…
14/09/2021
WLGA responds to Care Forum Wales criticisms
The WLGA has defended councils and the dedicated social care workforce following Care Forum Wales’ insulting and unsubstantiated comments made…
01/04/2021
A Development Framework for Councillors in Wales 2021.pdf – Apr-2021
This framework outlines the skills and knowledge widely accepted to be required by local authority councillors in Wales. It is intended to provide guidance for councillors about their roles, and help them identify their priorities for continuing personal and professional development. It is not intended to be exhaustive or prescriptive, but to help new and existing councillors identify the aspects of their role where support or training might be helpful.
01/04/2021
25 Year Anniversary of the establishment of Wales’ 22 local authorities and the Welsh Local Government Association
Addressing WLGA Council on 25th March, Councillor Huw David (Bridgend), WLGA Presiding Officer said: “The 1st April 2021 marks…
08/03/2021
Councils commit to ambitious action on diversity
An ambitious Diversity in Democracy programme has been agreed by WLGA to ensure council chambers are more representative of their…
03/01/2021
Draft regulations to establish Corporate Joint Committees (CJCs).pdf – Jan-2021
Welsh Local Government Association response to the Welsh Government consultation on draft regulations to establish Corporate Joint Committees (CJCs).
01/01/2021
Draft regulations to establish Corporate Joint Committees (CJCs) – Covering Letter.pdf – Jan-2021
23/11/2020
WLGA launches manifesto for Senedd 2021 elections
In advance of the Senedd elections in May 2021, the WLGA is launching a bold manifesto setting out its priorities…
18/11/2020
Local Government and Elections Bill passed by Senedd
The Senedd has today passed the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Bill which will introduce a range of local government…
27/07/2020
BLOG: Rethinking local recovery in Wales
by Councillor Andrew Morgan, Leader of WLGA Our lives have changed dramatically over the course of the crisis. Our daily…
01/06/2020
Review of Strategic Partnerships – Final Report.pdf – Jun-2020
This review is a result of joint working between the Welsh Government, Welsh Local Government Association and Welsh NHS Confederation to solve a mutual problem that is simplifying complexities in Welsh public services working together.