Press Release
24/09/2024

Additional Investment urgently needed for social care to help mitigate increasing NHS pressures ahead of winter

As the Welsh Government prepares for another challenging winter in the NHS, working closely with partners, the Welsh Local Government…

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Press Release
23/08/2024

WLGA announces Pathways to Planning pilot in Wales

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) is running a pilot of the Pathways to Planning programme, an initiative to enhance…

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Press Release
22/08/2024

Welsh local government celebrates GCSE students’ achievements

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) is celebrating the remarkable success of students across Wales as they receive their results…

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Press Release
15/08/2024

Welsh local government praises A Level students for their hard work and success

  The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has commended students across Wales for their outstanding achievements in this year’s A…

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Press Release
09/08/2024

UK Riots: Welsh councils working closely with police

In response to the scenes of violence and disorder in parts of England and Northern Ireland, Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE,…

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Press Release
02/08/2024

Councillor Ian Roberts steps down as Flintshire Leader

The WLGA has paid tribute to its Education Spokesperson, Councillor Ian Roberts, as he steps down as Leader of Flintshire…

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Press Release
23/07/2024

Welsh prosperity relies on thriving rural heartlands, says WLGA

Rural council leaders have called for a renewed focus on rural matters across Welsh Government to help spur economic growth….

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Press Release
18/07/2024

UK Covid-19 Inquiry: WLGA responds to Module 1 findings

Responding to today’s publication of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1 report, Leader of the WLGA, Councillor Andrew Morgan, said:…

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Press Release
16/07/2024

Statement on new 20mph framework

Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE, Leader of WLGA and Spokesperson on Transport said: “We welcome the way the Cabinet Secretary has…

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Press Release
15/05/2024

WLGA response to Welsh Government announcement on council tax reform

In response to the Welsh Government’s confirmation regarding the timeline for the reform of council tax, the Welsh Local Government…

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Press Release
19/03/2024

WLGA pays tribute as Mark Drakeford steps down as First Minister

Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, Leader of the WLGA said: “On behalf of the WLGA and local government, I would like…

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Press Release
06/03/2024

WLGA warns of impact on communities due to lack of investment in Spring Budget

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has today called on the UK Government to reconsider its budget allocations to address…

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