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Press Release
22/10/2021

A tribute to Cllr Phil White

Following tributes to the late Councillor Phil White from Bridgend County Borough Council, Councillor Andrew Morgan, WLGA Leader said, “We…

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Press Release
06/10/2021

Council leaders and Welsh Government convene for UK’s first joint Cabinet meeting

Wales’ 22 council leaders and all members of the Welsh Government Cabinet convened on Wednesday.  The joint Cabinet meeting is…

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Press Release
14/09/2021

WLGA responds to Care Forum Wales criticisms

The WLGA has defended councils and the dedicated social care workforce following Care Forum Wales’ insulting and unsubstantiated comments made…

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Press Release
14/09/2021

Extra funding for social care welcomed

Following today’s announcement by the Minister for Health and Social Services on recovery funding of £40m for social care, Cllr…

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Press Release
23/08/2021

Councils committed to play their part in Afghan resettlement efforts

Local government in Wales has been horrified to witness the events unfolding in Afghanistan and has renewed its pledge to…

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Press Release
12/08/2021

GCSE pupils congratulated on the day of their results

The WLGA has today congratulated pupils across Wales receiving their GCSE results in what has been another difficult year for…

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Press Release
29/06/2021

LGBTQ+ people encouraged to stand as councillors

This Pride month, WLGA is encouraging more people from the LGBTQ+ to stand as candidates at the 2022 local elections….

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Press Release
28/06/2021

Youth workers thanked for their “enormous contribution in difficult times”

Councils in Wales are all this week marking Youth Work Week by thanking the nation’s youth workers.   Youth Work…

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Press Release
18/06/2021

Council services will be needed more than ever to battle social isolation and loneliness as Wales recovers from the pandemic.

Marking Loneliness Awareness Week, Councillor Jane Mudd (Newport), WLGA Spokesperson for Wellbeing said:   “Perhaps more than ever before, we have…

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Press Release
16/06/2021

WLGA looks forward to discussions on the Programme for Government: Councils can deliver Welsh Government’s national ambitions

Responding to the publication today of the Welsh Government’s Programme for Government, Councillor Andrew Morgan, WLGA Leader said: “The Welsh…

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