Posts in Category: Europe

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 to discuss the growing humanitarian crisis in the country. Over the weekend WLGA Leader, Andrew Morgan wrote... read more
 
Tuesday, 08 March 2022 Categories: Europe News Wales Strategic Migration Partnership

​Council leaders call for urgent “safety net” of replacement EU funds and standards in rural communities 

Leaders of Wales’ rural council areas have called on the UK government to urgently set out coherent plans for trade, funding and replacement legislation to come into force when the current transition period ends. Existing arrangements will need... read more
 

“Councils will do all they can to try to mitigate worst effects of Brexit on essential local services” 

Lead local authority Brexit officers and members came together today at an event to discuss ongoing preparations for Brexit, amidst continuing uncertainty at Westminster. Local government representatives were joined at the event by the Counsel... read more
 
Thursday, 05 September 2019 Categories: Europe News

£1.2m for Local Government Brexit preparations 

An extra £1.2m has been allocated to help local authorities to prepare for Brexit, Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James announced today. Up to £45,000 will be made available to each local authority in Wales, and a further... read more
 
Wednesday, 13 March 2019 Categories: Europe News

Working together "crucial" to prepare for Brexit outcome 

Combining efforts across the social care and health sectors is crucial to overcome the potential disruption caused by Brexit, the WLGA Spokesperson for Health and Social Care has said today. Speaking at a special conference to support the Welsh... read more
 
Thursday, 14 February 2019 Categories: Europe News Social Services
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