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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…