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05/03/2024
WLGA responds to Welsh Government’s bus reform roadmap
Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE, WLGA’s Leader and Spokesperson of Transport said: “On behalf of WLGA, I welcome the objectives set…
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07/02/2024
WLGA committed to working with the Welsh Government to address South Wales Fire and Rescue culture
The WLGA has responded to Welsh Government’s announcement of action to be taken to address the working culture at South…
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07/02/2024
£25 million welcomed by local government, but sustainable long-term funding needed
The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Welsh Government of an additional £25m for local…
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24/01/2024
“Vital” that consequential funding is delivered to Welsh councils in full
Responding to the announcement by the UK Government of additional funding for councils in England, Councillor Anthony Hunt (Torfaen), WLGA…
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22/01/2024
Local government signs up to Charter to help streamline the Welsh benefits system
A charter is being launched today to help improve accessibility of the benefits system and encourage eligible residents to claim…
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19/01/2024
Tata Steel job losses a local and national “body blow”
Serious concerns have been expressed by council leaders about today’s announcement from Tata Steel. In a WLGA Executive Board meeting,…
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04/01/2024
South Wales Councils Respond to Investigation of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
In response to the publication of the independent investigation of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, the 10 councils that…
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20/12/2023
WLGA responds to the local government settlement
“We knew this was going to be a challenging settlement, and we recognise the Welsh Government’s efforts in seeking to…