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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…
29/11/2021
WLGA welcomes reintroduction of face masks in secondary schools
Responding to the Welsh Government announcement that face coverings are to be reintroduced in secondary school settings, colleges and universities, Councillor…
25/11/2021
“Show that there is no place in society for violence against women”
Conversations on accountability for violence against women should focus on the behaviour of perpetrators and not that of victims, says…
19/11/2021
Award success for the Wales Strategic Migration Partnership
The Wales Strategic Migration Partnership’s co-ordination work in response to the housing of asylum seekers at MOD barracks in Penally,…
27/10/2021
Chancellor’s Budget: Extra money for Wales welcomed
The WLGA has welcomed extra funding for Wales announced in the UK government budget. The Chancellor announced an annual increase…
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…