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Inaugural Safer Communities awards 2023 in Swansea on 30 november 2023

Today, Thursday 30 November 2023, 14:00- 17:00, the Wales Safer Communities Network will host the inaugural Safer Communities Awards at the Village Hotel in Swansea to celebrate the work of projects, partnerships and people actively making... read more

Thursday, 30 November 2023 Categories: News

Local Government Comes Together to Discuss Precarious Financial Position

Yesterday, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) hosted a Finance Seminar in Cardiff, bringing together Council Leaders, Chief Executives, Finance Cabinet Members, and Finance Directors to discuss Wednesday’s Autumn statement, the pressing... read more

Friday, 24 November 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

“Disappointing” Autumn Statement fails to address huge pressures on local services

The WLGA and trade unions have jointly expressed disappointment at the UK Government’s Autumn Statement, as councils continue to face a £411m budget shortfall next year for local services which could have devastating impacts on communities. ... read more

Wednesday, 22 November 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

WLGA Response to UK Government’s Announcement on Levelling Up Fund

Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE, Leader of the WLGA, said: “WLGA welcomes the announcement of £111m coming into Wales for seven Levelling-up projects. The extension of the timescale for completion of projects to March 2026 is also a positive step,... read more

Tuesday, 21 November 2023 Categories: Economic Development, Planning, Transport & Regeneration Finance and Resources News

Welsh councils look to UK Government’s Autumn Statement to help plug £411 million gap

In anticipation of tomorrow’s Autumn Statement, the WLGA is calling on the Chancellor to recognise the funding crisis which is gripping local government and the wider public sector. Council services are facing extraordinary pressures due to... read more

Tuesday, 21 November 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

Long term funding solution needed for ongoing remediation of old coal tip sites

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has welcomed the publication of disused coal tip data this week but has also called for a long-term funding solution for ongoing remedial works. As part of safety measures following the... read more

Wednesday, 15 November 2023 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity Finance and Resources News

WLGA Supports Service Children Awards Cymru

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) proudly supported and participated in the inaugural Service Children Awards Cymru, a momentous event held on Saturday 28 October. Organized by the Veterans Awards CIC in collaboration with SSCE... read more

Tuesday, 14 November 2023 Categories: News

Welsh local authorities to use only accredited enforcement companies in collecting local taxes

By supporting the work of the Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB), the WLGA has agreed that Welsh local authorities will commit to only using ECB accredited enforcement agencies to collect outstanding council tax. The ECB is the independent oversight... read more

Wednesday, 08 November 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

WLGA's response to today’s Welsh Government finance announcement

These are not easy decisions, and we would support the Minister in protecting local government core funding in 2023-24. We also support the basic principles that the Welsh Government has applied in protecting front-line services, jobs and the most... read more

Tuesday, 17 October 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

WLGA Responds to the Chief Scientific Adviser for Health’s Report Looking at the Likely Pressures on NHS over the Next 10 to 25 Years

WLGA responds to the Chief Scientific Adviser for Health’s report looking at the likely pressures on the NHS over the next 10 to 25 years. Yesterday’s report demonstrates the impact that a growing and ageing population along with increasing... read more

Posted by Barry Williams Wednesday, 11 October 2023 Categories: News Social Services

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