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05/06/2020
£500 extra payment to care staff welcomed by councils
Responding to the First Minister’s confirmation that all staff working in care home settings will receive a £500 extra payment,…
03/06/2020
Cautious and innovative plan for pupils to “Check in, Catch up – Prepare for Summer and September” from 29th June welcomed by councils
Responding to the announcement by the Education Minister today, Councillor Ian Roberts (Flintshire), WLGA Education Spokesperson said: “This way forward…
29/05/2020
COVID response “a marathon not a sprint”
Council leaders have today welcomed the First Minister’s cautious approach in taking modest steps to gradually ease the lockdown in…
15/05/2020
“Ambitious” Welsh Government test, trace and protect plan vital to living with Coronavirus
Responding to the Welsh Government’s plan to test, trace and protect, Councillor Andrew Morgan (Rhondda Cynon Taf) WLGA Leader said:…
08/05/2020
Councils to adopt common approach to ensure recycling centres can be operated safely before considering re-opening
Councils in Wales have agreed together that they will need to have confidence in adequate staffing levels, health and safety…
07/05/2020
“Let’s come together to mark milestone VE Day anniversary by staying apart”
Councils are encouraging anyone who wishes to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day this weekend but to do so…
18/04/2020
WLGA response to UK Minister for Communities, Housing and Local Government COVID-19 funding announcement
Responding to the UK Government announcement today, WLGA Leader Councillor Andrew Morgan (Rhondda Cynon Taf) said: “The UK Government’s announcement…
18/04/2020
“Beware of Coronavirus fraudsters”
Councils in Wales are urging residents to be vigilant amidst a reported rise in COVID-19 related scams. Self-isolating elderly and…
24/03/2020
Further action to protect people at highest risk from coronavirus
Joint WLGA, Welsh Government and WCVA statement The Welsh Government is contacting people in Wales who have been identified as…
24/03/2020
Councils’ plea to residents: “Don’t wish you’d done things differently. Stay at home. Save lives.”
Council leaders are urging residents to obey strict government curbs on our daily lives in response to the increasing Coronavirus…
20/03/2020
Coronavirus: Joint Statement by ADSS Cymru and WLGA
The Association of Directors of Social Services Cymru (Wales) and the Welsh Local Government Association have praised the continued dedication…