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Press Releases

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
 

Tougher product safety laws welcomed but councils warn of enforcement gap 

A new UK law aimed at tackling unsafe products sold online has been welcomed by councils in Wales, though concerns remain that enforcement could be undermined without additional support for councils. The Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025, ... read more
 
Monday, 04 August 2025 Categories: News
 

WLGA Launches Rural Manifesto to Shape Future of Rural Communities 

Launched today at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show in Llanelwedd, the Welsh Local Government Association’s (WLGA) new Rural Manifesto sets out a bold vision to unlock the potential and build the resilience of rural communities across... read more
 
Tuesday, 22 July 2025 Categories: News
 

Farming support must protect the future of rural communities, Welsh councils say 

The revised Sustainable Farming Scheme, published today, is welcome and must now deliver meaningful support to help sustain farming communities and people living in rural communities across Wales, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has... read more
 
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 Categories: News
 
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