Press Release
07/12/2021

WLGA welcomes Welsh Government Council Tax plans

Responding to today’s announcement by the Finance and Local Government Minister of plans for a consultation next year on council…

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Press Release
07/12/2021

Welsh councillors recognised at national awards

Two Welsh councillors have received recognition for their contributions to their communities at the national Councillor Awards organised by the…

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Press Release
29/11/2021

WLGA welcomes reintroduction of face masks in secondary schools

Responding to the Welsh Government announcement that face coverings are to be reintroduced in secondary school settings, colleges and universities, Councillor…

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Press Release
25/11/2021

“Show that there is no place in society for violence against women”

Conversations on accountability for violence against women should focus on the behaviour of perpetrators and not that of victims, says…

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Press Release
19/11/2021

Award success for the Wales Strategic Migration Partnership

The Wales Strategic Migration Partnership’s co-ordination work in response to the housing of asylum seekers at MOD barracks in Penally,…

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Press Release
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…

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Press Release
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…

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Press Release
22/10/2021

A tribute to Cllr Phil White

Following tributes to the late Councillor Phil White from Bridgend County Borough Council, Councillor Andrew Morgan, WLGA Leader said, “We…

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Press Release
06/10/2021

Council leaders and Welsh Government convene for UK’s first joint Cabinet meeting

Wales’ 22 council leaders and all members of the Welsh Government Cabinet convened on Wednesday.  The joint Cabinet meeting is…

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Press Release
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…

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Press Release
14/09/2021

Extra funding for social care welcomed

Following today’s announcement by the Minister for Health and Social Services on recovery funding of £40m for social care, Cllr…

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Press Release
23/08/2021

Councils committed to play their part in Afghan resettlement efforts

Local government in Wales has been horrified to witness the events unfolding in Afghanistan and has renewed its pledge to…

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