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Press Releases

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
 

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
 

Councils congratulate A Level success across Wales 

Students across Wales are being congratulated by local government leaders as they receive their A Level, AS Level, and Level 3 qualification results today, Thursday, 14 August 2025. More than 27,000 students will receive their results this year,... read more
 
Thursday, 14 August 2025 Categories: News
 

WLGA pays tribute to Hefin David  

The leader of the Welsh Local Government Association has paid tribute to Hefin David, who passed away yesterday aged 47. Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE said: “As a local government family, we are deeply saddened by the news of the untimely... read more
 
Wednesday, 13 August 2025 Categories: News
 

Councils welcome £30m boost for social care but warn that pressures remain 

An extra £30 million for community-based social care will help ease pressures on social care services and hospitals this winter, but councils warn ongoing sustainable investment is needed to ensure the availability of services when needed and to... read more
 
Tuesday, 12 August 2025 Categories: News Social Services
 

Welsh learners celebrated as staff complete first year of language course 

A group of dedicated staff from the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), Data Cymru and the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) have successfully completed the first year of their Welsh language learning journey. Since the autumn,... read more
 
Monday, 04 August 2025 Categories: News
 
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