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10/03/2023
HMRC urges contractors not to get caught out by tax avoidance
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging contractors in a wide range of roles across Local Government not to get…
09/03/2023
Council delivered free school meals extended to April and May holidays
The WLGA has welcomed the Welsh Government’s announcement that Free School Meal provision will continue to be available to children…
17/01/2023
WLGA responds to industrial action by teaching unions
Councillor Ian Roberts (Flintshire), WLGA Education Spokesperson said: “Teachers play an integral role in our communities in educating, supporting, and…
13/12/2022
Autumn Statement is a missed opportunity to help our communities
The WLGA has warned that council services face the most difficult period in their history as the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement…
17/11/2022
Autumn Statement: “Future of local services at stake”
Looking ahead to today’s Autumn Statement, Councillor Anthony Hunt (Torfaen), WLGA Spokesperson for Finance and Resources said: “The future of…
30/09/2022
Welsh local government calls for stability from UK government
The WLGA has today warned of the serious harm that market turmoil is having on Welsh councils’ already-precarious budgets. On…
28/09/2022
Addressing health and social care challenges must be a shared endeavour
The WLGA’s spokespersons for Health and Social Care have responded to a Welsh NHS Confederation report which highlights challenges faced…
21/09/2022
WLGA response to UK government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme
Responding to today’s announcement by UK government of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, Councillor Anthony Hunt (Torfaen), WLGA Finance Spokesperson…