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Press Releases

Press Releases

Councils urge residents to shop smart and stay safe this Christmas  

Welsh councils are supporting this year’s Trading Standards Wales Spotlight 2025 campaign, highlighting the essential work of Trading Standards officers across Wales who keep consumers safe and support honest businesses. The national campaign... read more
 
Thursday, 13 November 2025 Categories: News Public Protection Services
 

£69m overspend in social care puts vital support at risk, councils warn  

Social care is anticipated to make up 38 per cent of the total council overspend in Wales this financial year, equating to £69m. Councils report demand for services is rising, budgets are tightening, and needs are becoming more complex. They... read more
 
Friday, 07 November 2025 Categories: News Social Services
 

Pressures mount as councils continue to deliver vital support for students with additional learning needs  

Councils in Wales are continuing to deliver support for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), but rising demand and costs are making it harder to sustain. The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) says that fair,... read more
 
Monday, 03 November 2025 Categories: Lifelong Learning News
 

Four Nations Unite to Advocate for Civility in Public Life  

Local Government Associations from Across the UK Reaffirm Commitment to Protecting Democratic Participation
The Local Government Associations which represent England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales — the LGA, NILGA, COSLA and WLGA — have come together to issue a joint statement on the importance of civility in public life, as threats, abuse and... read more
 
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 Categories: News
 

The Welsh Way: Reimagining Local Government Through Social Partnership  

Councillor Jane Gebbie, WLGA Spokesperson for Workforce
As councils begin to consider the UK Budget, conversations inevitably focus on numbers. But behind every figure are people, and how we choose to make decisions together matters just as much as the sums themselves. That principle sits at the heart of ... read more
 
Monday, 13 October 2025 Categories: News
 

Homelessness costs surge over 600% as councils struggle to meet soaring demand 

A record number of households in Wales are living in temporary accommodation, as rising demand for homelessness support has driven council spending up more than 600% over the past decade. Welsh Government figures show that more than 10,900... read more
 
Friday, 10 October 2025 Categories: News
 

Local government welcomes urgent Senedd calls to action for resilient, cohesive communities 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has welcomed a series of urgent calls by the Senedd’s Equalities and Social Justice Committee to protect and strengthen social cohesion in communities across Wales. In its “Co-operation over Conflict: ... read more
 
Thursday, 09 October 2025 Categories: News
 

Welsh councils respond to Manchester terrorist attack 

Following the horrific terrorist attack in Manchester, Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, WLGA Leader said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the horrific attack that took place this week in Manchester. The thoughts of the Welsh local government... read more
 
Friday, 03 October 2025 Categories: News
 

“For a Resilient Wales”: Welsh Leaders unveil Senedd election themes for councils  

The WLGA has today unveiled “For a Resilient Wales”, its Phase 1 manifesto for the 2026 Senedd elections. The programme, developed and agreed by the Leaders of all 22 Welsh local authorities, sets out six key themes for the next Welsh... read more
 
Monday, 29 September 2025 Categories: News
 

Councils commend students across Wales on GCSE success 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has praised the achievements of students across Wales as they receive their GCSE and Level 1 and 2 Vocational and Technical qualification results today. More than 310,000 young people will receive... read more
 
Thursday, 21 August 2025 Categories: News
 
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