WLGA

Environment, Waste & Biodiversity

•  Net Zero Scenario Planner – National Findings Report.pdf - Sep-2025

  To support councils to plan their decarbonisation programmes, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) and the Welsh Government commissioned this analysis of emissions reductions options, including the financial investment required and resulting change in energy running costs.

•  Decarbonising Local Government Buildings in Wales - Infographic.pdf - Sep-2025

•  Waste Finance Data - 2022-23 Report.pdf - Feb-2025

  The WLGA Waste Improvement Programme, with the support of all 22 Welsh councils has undertaken an analysis of recycling and waste finance data for 2022-23.

•  WLGA Net Zero Scenario Planner - Initial Findings.pdf - Aug-2024

  The Net Zero Scenario Planner will help to inform individual councils, as well as the WLGA and Government, of the cost of decarbonisation projects and the impacts of different decisions on reaching net zero.

•  Decarbonisation of Public Sector Buildings - Survey Response Summary.pdf - Jul-2024

•  WLGA Report - Emissions reduction through Grey Fleet Transition: Process Map for engaging Unions and HR.pdf - May-2024

•  WLGA Grey Fleet Process Map.xlsx - May-2024

•  WLGA Climate Change Support Programme - Communication and Engagement Plan.pdf - Mar-2024

  This Plan has been produced to outline and detail the CCSPs work, the support provided by the programme and its specific Communication & Engagement aims.

•  WLGA Climate Change Support Programme - Communication and Engagement Plan - Executive Summary.pdf - Mar-2024

  This Plan has been produced to outline and detail the CCSPs work, the support provided by the programme and its specific Communication & Engagement aims.

•  Waste Finance Data - 2021-22 Report.pdf - Mar-2024

  The WLGA Waste Improvement Programme, with the support of all 22 Welsh councils has undertaken an analysis of waste finance data for 2021-22.

•  Waste Finance Data - Executive Summary Report 2021-22.pdf - Mar-2024

  The WLGA Waste Improvement Programme, with the support of all 22 Welsh councils has undertaken an analysis of waste finance data for 2021-22.

•  Just Transition Framework.pdf - Mar-2024

  Welsh Local Government Association response to Welsh Government consultation on the Just Transition Framework. It sets out the Welsh Government approach on how we can move to net zero in a fair way.

•  WLGA Land and Carbon Sequestration and Storage Guidance.pdf - Oct-2023

  This document, prepared for and published by the Welsh Local Government Association provides a guide to the 22 Authorities and 3 National Parks in Wales on the issue of land and its role in carbon sequestration and storage. Its aim is to support authority officers and members to integrate this issue into their work in managing and influencing land-use, to help to achieve Net Zero carbon targets.

•  WLGA TaRSP Masterclass 18.05.23 - Living Streets & Cycling UK.pdf - Oct-2023

•  Memorandum of Understanding between NRW and WLGA.pdf - Sep-2023

  This Memorandum records the understanding of NRW and WLGA in respect of their common objectives relating to matters of mutual interest, primarily operational activity and facilitating strategic and policy collaboration with local authorities through the WLGA. It will support better working arrangements and communication whilst public sector resources are reducing to ensure efficient and effective provision of frontline services.

•  WLGA Review of Local Authority Climate Change Response - Summary Report & Recommendations.pdf - Jun-2023

•  WLGA Review of Local Authority Climate Change Response- Report.pdf - Jun-2023

•  Climate Assembly Case Studies and Best Practice Guidelines for Local Authorities.pdf - Nov-2022

  WLGA commissioned Cylchog to undertake best practice research into Climate Assemblies, and, drawing on the direct experience of case studies from across the UK, develop a suite of recommendations for consideration by local authorities who are considering a climate assembly for engaging citizens and communities in positive climate action.

•  Waste Finance Data - 2020-21 Report.pdf - Oct-2022

  The WLGA Waste Improvement Programme has with the support of all 22 Welsh councils undertaken an analysis of the waste finance data for the financial year 2020-21.

•  Review of Welsh Local Authorities' Decarbonisation Plans - 2021.pdf - Nov-2021

  The WLGA has commissioned research to look at the decarbonisation plans of councils in Wales. This report provides details of the findings, as well as identifying good practice and areas where there are gaps in the support and advice. The WLGA Programme will seek to commission further work to help fill these gaps to support all councils in their work and to avoid duplication of effort.

•  Waste Finance Data - 2019-20 Report.pdf - Oct-2021

  The WLGA Waste Improvement Programme has with the support of all 22 Welsh local authorities undertaken an analysis of the waste finance data for the financial year 2019/20.

•  Summary - Review of Welsh Local Authorities' Decarbonisation Plans - 2021.pdf - Sep-2021

•  2018-19 Infographic (Finance) - Total waste services.pdf - Aug-2020

  Unpublished.

•  2018-19 Infographic (Finance) - Dry recycling waste services.pdf - Aug-2020

  Unpublished.

•  2018-19 Infographic (Finance) - Organic waste services.pdf - Aug-2020

  Unpublished.

•  2018-19 Infographic (Finance) - Residual waste services.pdf - Aug-2020

  Unpublished.

•  2018-19 Infographic (Finance) - HWRC and bring site waste services.pdf - Aug-2020

  Unpublished.

•  Waste Finance Data - 2018-19 Report.pdf - Jul-2020

  The WLGA Waste Improvement Programme has with the support of all 22 Welsh local authorities undertaken an analysis of the waste finance data for the financial year 2018/19.

•  Business Continuity - Can you afford a weak link? - Guide.pdf - Feb-2020

  Business continuity planning is about making sure that your business is prepared should the unexpected happen. It will help ensure that your business suffers the least possible disruption and ultimately continues to operate during and beyond an emergency. If you own or manage a business, you should read this guide, and use the free assessment tool. Published by: Welsh Local Authorities Civil Contingencies Group.

•  Business Continuity - Can you afford a weak link? - Assessment Form.pdf - Feb-2020

  Business continuity planning is about making sure that your business is prepared should the unexpected happen. It will help ensure that your business suffers the least possible disruption and ultimately continues to operate during and beyond an emergency. If you own or manage a business, you should read this guide, and use the free assessment tool. Published by: Welsh Local Authorities Civil Contingencies Group.

•  Capturing recycling - A guide to behaviour change.pdf - Oct-2019

  This 'Capturing recycling - a guide to behaviour change' document is designed to assist local authority Waste and Enforcement Officers and Managers to successfully achieve behaviour change from residents by enduring that all kerbside recycling and food waste is captured in the correct receptacles and is not incorrectly placed in the residual waste stream.

•  Waste Finance Data - 2017-18 Report.PDF - Jul-2019

  The WLGA Waste Improvement Programme has with the support of all 22 Welsh local authorities undertaken an analysis of the waste finance data for the financial year 2017/18.

•  WLGA Report - Options for the Management of Flood and Coastal Erosion on a Regional Basis.pdf - Jul-2018

  Welsh Local Government Association report on behalf of Welsh Government into the operation of regional flood groups, including examples of regional working and opportunities for improvement, particularly in relation to identifying other benefits such as tourism and jobs. Options for the Management of Flood & Coastal Erosion on a Regional Basis

•  Charging for Waste Services and generating income.pdf - Jun-2017

  A good practice guide to the considerations and methodology Local Authorities need to explore when implementing or changing a charge for a chargeable waste service

•  Fixed Penalty Notices For Small Scale Fly-Tipping.pdf - Apr-2017

  Welsh Local Government Association response to Welsh Government consultation on Fixed Penalty Notices For Small Scale Fly-Tipping.

•  Study into employment in municipal waste services in Wales – The survey.pdf - Oct-2016

  The Welsh Local Government Association commissioned Data Cymru to undertake work within a study into employment in municipal waste services in Wales to seek to establish a baseline and provide insight that should also help the waste service evidence how they are meeting their wider WBFG Act/Single Environment Grant duties.