Current category: Waste & Biodiversity
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…
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…
17/02/2020
Tireless workers thanked for response to two extreme storms in successive weeks
WLGA has today thanked council staff all over Wales for going “above and beyond” in the wake of the disruption…
18/07/2019
Reducing carbon emissions from homes an “important step” to tackle fuel poverty
Responding to the publication of an independent report by the Decarbonisation of Homes Advisory Group, WLGA Spokesperson for Housing Councillor…
07/02/2019
Councils and Natural Resources Wales secure innovative new working relationship
Local authorities and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) have committed to pursuing a new partnership arrangement which will support enhanced collaboration…
25/06/2018
WLGA disappointed at UK Government decision on Swansea tidal lagoon
The WLGA has expressed disappointment at the announcement that the UK Government is not prepared to back the Swansea Bay…
20/02/2018
‘Change is the only certainty’ in post-Brexit rural communities
Rural counties in Wales will need enhanced support to prepare for the big changes brought by Brexit, council leaders have…