Post List - WLGA

Social care can help to protect NHS for the next 75 years

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has reiterated its calls for more investment in social care to help the health service as the nation marks 75 years since the NHS was established. Councillor Huw David OBE (Bridgend), WLGA... read more

Wednesday, 05 July 2023 Categories: News Social Services

Councils welcome Welsh Government plan to reduce burdens

The WLGA has today warmly welcomed a commitment by Welsh Government to reduce administrative burdens on local authorities, In a Written Statement published today, the Minister for Finance and Local Government has set out commitments to pay fewer... read more

Tuesday, 02 May 2023 Categories: Local Government Reform News

Freeports Announcement (23.3.23)

Cllr Andrew Morgan, Leader of the WLGA said: “This is good news for Wales. I would like to congratulate the three councils and their partners on securing freeport status. The proposals for Anglesey and for Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire are... read more

Tuesday, 28 March 2023 Categories: News

Workforce challenges is top social care concern, report says

Huge workforce challenges have been identified as one of the most significant ongoing risks in social care, in a report published today. The report is based on research commissioned by the WLGA in 2022 which surveyed senior council members and... read more

Wednesday, 15 March 2023 Categories: News

HMRC urges contractors not to get caught out by tax avoidance

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging contractors in a wide range of roles across Local Government not to get caught out by unscrupulous promoters of tax avoidance schemes. Tax avoidance is when people bend the rules of the tax system to try to ... read more

Friday, 10 March 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

Council delivered free school meals extended to April and May holidays

The WLGA has welcomed the Welsh Government’s announcement that Free School Meal provision will continue to be available to children from lower income families for the Easter and Whitsun school holidays. £9m has been invested to help councils... read more

Thursday, 09 March 2023 Categories: Healthy Eating in Schools Lifelong Learning News

WLGA responds to teaching unions’ strike action.

The WLGA supports fully the principles of social partnership and is ready to work with trade union partners to resolve any disagreements. In this instance, the WLGA has been working closely with councils, trade unions and the Welsh Government to... read more

Wednesday, 01 February 2023 Categories: News

Councils seek clarity on energy support for local services

The WLGA has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to seek clarity on which council-run services will qualify for energy bill support after March 2023. Councillor Rob Stewart (Swansea), WLGA Deputy Leader said: “Whilst we welcome... read more

Thursday, 19 January 2023 Categories: News

WLGA responds to industrial action by teaching unions

Councillor Ian Roberts (Flintshire), WLGA Education Spokesperson said: “Teachers play an integral role in our communities in educating, supporting, and nurturing our young people. It is vital that any pay award is balanced between rewarding... read more

Tuesday, 17 January 2023 Categories: Lifelong Learning News Workforce

Welsh Government has supported councils with today’s settlement, but tough decisions remain, says WLGA

The WLGA has welcomed next year’s local government funding settlement from Welsh Government but warns that tough decisions remain due to continuing challenging economic circumstances. Councils will receive an average 7.9% increase in funding from ... read more

Wednesday, 14 December 2022 Categories: Finance and Resources News

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