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08/09/2022

HM Elizabeth II 1926-2022: A tribute by the WLGA Leader

Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE (Rhondda Cynon Taf), WLGA Leader said: “It is with profound sadness that we learn of the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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19/08/2022

Local authorities congratulate AS and A Level students on their results

  WLGA spokesperson on education, Councillor Ian Roberts has congratulated students across Wales who have received their AS and A…

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24/06/2022

Launch of Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru on Armed Forces Day

Today on Armed Forces Day, WLGA are proud to announce the launch of Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru, a status…

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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…

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02/06/2022

Honours for WLGA Leader and Presiding Officer

The WLGA is today congratulating its Leader, Councillor Andrew Morgan, and the Presiding Officer, Councillor Huw David, who have both…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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