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Clear timescale needed for schools’ return

Local government is urging Welsh Government for a clear roadmap to bring more pupils back to school when it is safe to do so. Welsh Government has already announced the beginning of a phased return to schools from the week commencing Monday 22... read more

Wednesday, 17 February 2021 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

WLGA unveils seven key asks to reinvigorate rural communities

A bold vision for Wales’ rural communities has been launched today by the WLGA, ahead of this year’s Senedd election and a new Welsh Government. WLGA’s Rural Forum, comprised of Wales’ nine rural authorities, has outlined its seven key asks of... read more

Monday, 25 January 2021 Categories: Economic Development, Planning, Transport & Regeneration News

Councils welcome 3.8% cash boost for 2021-22

Local government has today welcomed a positive financial settlement from Welsh Government at the end of an extraordinary year. Councils will see an average of 3.8% increase to their core revenue in 2021-22, representing a £172m year-on-year... read more

Tuesday, 22 December 2020 Categories: Finance and Resources News

School return approach for January

Following extensive discussions a common approach has been agreed by the Welsh Government and the Welsh Local Government Association for the return to school in January. With transmission levels continuing to increase across Wales, and... read more

Thursday, 17 December 2020 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

Secondary schools and colleges in Wales will move to online learning from Monday as part of ‘national effort to reduce coronavirus transmission’

Secondary schools and colleges in Wales will move to online learning from Monday, December 14 as part of a ‘national effort to reduce transmission of coronavirus’ Education Minister Kirsty Williams confirmed today. The Minister made it clear... read more

Thursday, 10 December 2020 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

All-Wales approach agreed to keep schools open in run-up to Christmas

A common approach has been agreed by the Welsh Government and the WLGA for school arrangements at the end of the Christmas term, following extensive discussions to aim to ensure a consistent as possible level of provision across Wales in ongoing... read more

Friday, 04 December 2020 Categories: News

Carers’ Rights Day: WLGA thanks carers in an exceptionally challenging year

To mark Carers’ Rights Day, Councillor Huw David (Bridgend), WLGA Spokesperson for Health and Social Care said:

“Our care system could not survive without the contribution of unpaid carers, who provide vital support for thousands of people every day. On Carers’ Rights Day today, I want to say a huge thank you on behalf of local government to all carers across ... read more

Thursday, 26 November 2020 Categories: News Social Services

WLGA responds to UK Spending Review

Today, the WLGA has responded to the UK Government’s Spending Review. Among the Chancellor’s announcements were a pay freeze for public sector workers outside the NHS and an extra £1.3bn in consequentials for the Welsh Government. ... read more

Wednesday, 25 November 2020 Categories: Finance and Resources News

WLGA launches manifesto for Senedd 2021 elections

In advance of the Senedd elections in May 2021, the WLGA is launching a bold manifesto setting out its priorities to deliver more for our local communities. The WLGA is the representative body of Wales’ 22 councils, and leaders have set out how... read more

Monday, 23 November 2020 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News

Local Government and Elections Bill passed by Senedd

The Senedd has today passed the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Bill which will introduce a range of local government reforms over the course of the next 18 months. The Bill is one of only two to be considered by the Senedd during COVID 19 ... read more

Wednesday, 18 November 2020 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance Local Government Reform News

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