Press Releases - Posts in Category: News

Food and Fun celebrates a decade of supporting children and families across Wales

The Food and Fun school holiday enrichment programme is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Over the last decade, the programme has delivered more than 800,000 places and now operates in all 22 local authorities. Each summer, the education-based... read more

Posted by Tom Marsh Saturday, 15 November 2025 Categories: News

Wylfa nuclear proposals are an ‘important step forward’, Welsh councils say

Councils across Wales have welcomed the UK Government’s announcement that Wylfa has been chosen as the site for its first Small Modular Reactor (SMR). The decision is seen as a significant development for north-west Wales, with the potential to... read more

Friday, 14 November 2025 Categories: News

Councils driving innovation in public spending to deliver for communities

Councils across Wales are transforming how public money is spent, using procurement not just to buy goods and services but to strengthen local economies, support small businesses, and cut carbon emissions. From rethinking how social care... read more

Friday, 14 November 2025 Categories: News

Councils urge residents to shop smart and stay safe this Christmas

Welsh councils are supporting this year’s Trading Standards Wales Spotlight 2025 campaign, highlighting the essential work of Trading Standards officers across Wales who keep consumers safe and support honest businesses. The national campaign... read more

Thursday, 13 November 2025 Categories: News Public Protection Services

£69m overspend in social care puts vital support at risk, councils warn

Social care is anticipated to make up 38 per cent of the total council overspend in Wales this financial year, equating to £69m. Councils report demand for services is rising, budgets are tightening, and needs are becoming more complex. They... read more

Friday, 07 November 2025 Categories: News Social Services

Pressures mount as councils continue to deliver vital support for students with additional learning needs

Councils in Wales are continuing to deliver support for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), but rising demand and costs are making it harder to sustain. The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) says that fair,... read more

Monday, 03 November 2025 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

Four Nations Unite to Advocate for Civility in Public Life

Local Government Associations from Across the UK Reaffirm Commitment to Protecting Democratic Participation

The Local Government Associations which represent England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales — the LGA, NILGA, COSLA and WLGA — have come together to issue a joint statement on the importance of civility in public life, as threats, abuse and... read more

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 Categories: News

The Welsh Way: Reimagining Local Government Through Social Partnership

Councillor Jane Gebbie, WLGA Spokesperson for Workforce

As councils begin to consider the UK Budget, conversations inevitably focus on numbers. But behind every figure are people, and how we choose to make decisions together matters just as much as the sums themselves. That principle sits at the heart of ... read more

Monday, 13 October 2025 Categories: News

Homelessness costs surge over 600% as councils struggle to meet soaring demand

A record number of households in Wales are living in temporary accommodation, as rising demand for homelessness support has driven council spending up more than 600% over the past decade. Welsh Government figures show that more than 10,900... read more

Friday, 10 October 2025 Categories: News

Local government welcomes urgent Senedd calls to action for resilient, cohesive communities

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has welcomed a series of urgent calls by the Senedd’s Equalities and Social Justice Committee to protect and strengthen social cohesion in communities across Wales. In its “Co-operation over Conflict: ... read more

Thursday, 09 October 2025 Categories: News

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