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WLGA responds to the local government settlement 

Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, WLGA Leader said: “We knew this was going to be a challenging settlement, and we recognise the Welsh Government’s efforts in seeking to provide a degree of protection for frontline public services. But the... read more
 
Wednesday, 20 December 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

WLGA responds to the local government settlement 

Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, WLGA Leader said: “We knew this was going to be a challenging settlement, and we recognise the Welsh Government’s efforts in seeking to provide a degree of protection for frontline public services. But the... read more
 
Wednesday, 20 December 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources 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
 

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 Response to the Prime Minister’s Announcement on HS2 

Reacting to today’s announcement by the Prime Minister, Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE, WLGA Leader said: “Now it has been confirmed that the plans for the northern leg of HS2 to Manchester will not being going ahead, we expect the UK Government’s... read more
 
Wednesday, 04 October 2023 Categories: Economic Development, Planning, Transport & Regeneration Finance and Resources
 
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