Press Release
28/06/2019

Youth workers celebrated at awards to mark Youth Work Week 2019

Dedicated youth workers from all over Wales will be recognised at an awards ceremony in Deganwy this evening (Friday 28…

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Press Release
20/06/2019

37,000 local government jobs lost from communities over a decade

A report published today highlights the extraordinary impact that a decade of austerity has had on the council workforce in…

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Press Release
19/06/2019

WLGA welcomes Welsh Government extra funding announcement

Responding to the Welsh Government’s announcement of additional capital funding for local government as part of an investment package to…

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Press Release
14/06/2019

Parents and carers of autistic children recognised

As part of Carers’ Week this year, Councillor Huw David (Bridgend) WLGA Spokesperson for Health and Social Care has recognised…

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Press Release
09/04/2019

WLGA and Data Cymru achieve Autism Aware status

The WLGA and Data Cymru have both achieved ‘Autism Aware’ status, following successful completion of a training programme by the…

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Press Release
05/04/2019

First of its kind event to promote autistic wellbeing

Autistic people came together on Wednesday, coinciding with World Autism Awareness Day, at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium in an exciting event…

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Press Release
04/04/2019

WLGA Statement: Leader pays tribute to Cllr Aaron Shotton

Responding to Cllr Aaron Shotton’s earlier statement confirming his intention to step down as Leader of Flintshire County Council, Cllr…

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Press Release
01/04/2019

More support for parents and carers of newly diagnosed autistic children

A new film is being launched today by the National Autism Team which aims to support parents and carers of…

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Press Release
01/04/2019

Working in partnership to achieve a fairer council tax system

WLGA has today welcomed a series of measures introduced by Welsh Government designed to create a fairer and more equitable…

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Press Release
13/03/2019

WLGA welcomes Welsh Government funding to help meet pension costs

WLGA has welcomed confirmation by Welsh Government of additional funding being made available in 2019-20 to help meet the additional…

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Press Release
13/03/2019

£1.2m for Local Government Brexit preparations

An extra £1.2m has been allocated to help local authorities to prepare for Brexit, Minister for Housing and Local Government,…

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Press Release
14/02/2019

Working together “crucial” to prepare for Brexit outcome

Combining efforts across the social care and health sectors is crucial to overcome the potential disruption caused by Brexit, the…

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