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06/09/2022
WLGA calls on new Prime Minister to “help councils help communities”
The WLGA has today congratulated Liz Truss following the announcement that she is to become the UK’s new Prime Minister…
26/08/2022
WLGA warns of looming “perfect winter storm”
Councillor Rob Stewart (Swansea), WLGA Deputy Leader and Economy Spokesperson said “To put this in perspective, the rise is the…
25/08/2022
Immediate action needed to combat surging costs of living
In the face of spiralling costs of living and energy bills, the WLGA is calling for the UK Government to…
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…