Current category: Local Democracy and Governance
03/09/2018
Inquiry into Diversity in Local Government.pdf – Sep-2018
Welsh Local Government Association submission to the National Assembly for Wales, Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee's inquiry into diversity in local government.
03/06/2018
Strengthening Local Government: Delivering for People – Welsh Government Green Paper.pdf – Jun-2018
The WLGA’s Green Paper response provides a general commentary on the key policy proposals within the Green Paper. It does not seek to specifically respond to each of the 33 questions in the consultation document. Instead it sets out a detailed narrative which attempts to take on board comments from our member authorities and from our Leaders who debated and agreed this response at the WLGA Executive Board on 25th May 2018.
01/06/2018
The General Protection Data Regulation (GDPR) – Guidance for Members.pdf – Jun-2018
This guidance, published by the Local Government Association (LGA), outlines the General Protection Data Regulation's key features, what information it applies to and what councillors must do in order to be compliant with the law.
01/06/2018
Independent Review on the future role of Community and Town Councils.pdf – Jun-2018
Welsh Local Government Association response to Welsh Government's Independent Review on the future role of Community and Town Councils.
01/05/2018
Be a Councillor – Make a Difference – Candidates’ Guide.pdf – May-2018
This guide has been developed by the Welsh Local Government Association and all the local authorities in Wales. It is intended to be used as a quick introduction to the basic information that you need to consider when planning to stand for office.
03/04/2018
Creating a Parliament for Wales.pdf – Apr-2018
Welsh Local Government Association response to the National Assembly for Wales' consultation on creating a Parliament for Wales.
20/03/2018
WLGA response to Welsh Government’s latest announcement on local government reform
WLGA notes the publication today of the new Welsh Government Green Paper on local government reform. Local government was already…
08/03/2018
Local government to #PushForProgress on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is being marked today by a host of activities across Wales to celebrate the contribution of women…
01/03/2018
Councillors guide to handling online abuse.pdf – Mar-2018
Councillors guide to handling online abuse
03/01/2018
Powers and Flexibilities.pdf – Jan-2018
Welsh Local Government Association response to Welsh Government proposals for more powers and flexibilities which would assist local authorities further in their work in making a difference to the lives of people across Wales.
03/11/2017
Appointment of new Cabinet Secretary for Local Government
Responding to Welsh Government’s announcement of the new Cabinet, WLGA Leader Councillor Debbie Wilcox (Newport) said: “I would like…
30/10/2017
Scheme to promote closer working with local government
An updated scheme setting out the basis of a new relationship between the Welsh Government and local government has been…