Press Releases
15/06/2022
WLGA responds to the Health and Social Care Committee’s Inquiry report on hospital discharge and its impact on patient flow through hospitals
Today the Welsh Parliamentary inquiry published its inquiry into hospital discharge and its impact on patient flow through hospitals. The…
08/03/2022
Statement by WLGA Group Leaders about the crisis in Ukraine
Everyone across Welsh local government have been horrified to see the devastation unfolding in Ukraine. Today, WLGA Group Leaders met…
28/02/2022
WLGA responds to Ukraine invasion
Reacting to the horrific invasion of Ukraine, Councillor Andrew Morgan (Rhondda Cynon Taf), WLGA Leader said: “Everyone across Welsh local…
14/02/2022
WLGA welcomes Social Care Bonus
The WLGA has welcomed the Welsh Government announcement to provide £96m to give an extra £1,000 payment for thousands of…
09/02/2022
WLGA calls on UK Treasury to urgently clarify “extra £175m” funding for hard-hit Welsh families
The WLGA is calling on UK Treasury to urgently clarify whether an additional £175m pledged for Wales last week, because…
09/02/2022
Eligible businesses impacted by Omicron urged to apply for financial support
Eligible businesses in Wales that have been impacted by the rapid spread of Omicron are being urged to apply to…
02/02/2022
Joint statement by the 22 council leaders in Wales: Fair and respectful election campaign
At Friday’s WLGA Executive Board, council leaders agreed to make a joint statement calling on all councillors and candidates at…
14/01/2022
Promoting diversity among councillors
by WLGA Leader, Councillor Andrew Morgan This year’s local elections in May will be a chance to make significant strides for…
21/12/2021
Best settlement in decades a boost for communities and vital local services, says WLGA
Local government has welcomed one of the best financial settlements since the beginning of devolution, recognising the significant challenges which…