Press Releases
- Advance event notice: Securing Strong Partnerships in Care
18 February 2009
Next Monday, five social care partners in Wales will join together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for social services - WLGA welcomes waste management funding
16 February 2009
The WLGA welcomes this latest announcement on waste management funding from Welsh Assembly Government. - WLGA responds to latest Government advice to suppliers on prioritisation of salt
06 February 2009
Responding to the latest Government advice to suppliers on prioritisation of salt, Steve Thomas, WLGA Chief Executive said: - Broadband must become Wales’ fourth utility says Welsh local government
30 January 2009
Welsh local government has welcomed the review announced by the European Commission to make broadband a common universal service - Education standards continue to improve across Wales
27 January 2009
Education standards in Wales are improving, as is the quality of teaching in Wales. These key findings are highlighted by the Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales. ... - Major funding boost for tackling waste in Wales
27 January 2009
A multi-million pound funding boost has been announced today which will enable local authorities in Wales to invest in modern and sustainable waste management systems ... - WAG: The Rhetoric is Investment in Skills, the Reality is Cuts
27 January 2009
The WLGA is appalled by the Welsh Assembly Government’s announcement over an overall reduction of 7.43% in funding for 6th forms and FE Colleges, more than £8 million in 2009-10. ... - Rural Housing handbook launched
26 January 2009
A handbook to support Rural Housing Enablers to understand their roles and to find good practice examples that can help put affordable homes on the ground for rural communities ... - WLGA Statement in response to Taxpayers’ Alliance Report:
26 January 2009
WLGA Statement in response to Taxpayers’ Alliance Report into local governmnet earnings