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25/01/2021
WLGA unveils seven key asks to reinvigorate rural communities
A bold vision for Wales’ rural communities has been launched today by the WLGA, ahead of this year’s Senedd election…
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…
17/12/2020
School return approach for January
Following extensive discussions a common approach has been agreed by the Welsh Government and the Welsh Local Government Association for…
10/12/2020
Secondary schools and colleges in Wales will move to online learning from Monday as part of ‘national effort to reduce coronavirus transmission’
Secondary schools and colleges in Wales will move to online learning from Monday, December 14 as part of a ‘national…
26/11/2020
Carers’ Rights Day: WLGA thanks carers in an exceptionally challenging year
To mark Carers’ Rights Day, Councillor Huw David (Bridgend), WLGA Spokesperson for Health and Social Care said: “Our care system…
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…
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…