Press Releases
- Animal welfare funding welcomed by Welsh councils
26 March 2008
Councils in Wales will receive £700,000 of additional funding next year to ensure high standards of animal welfare among companion animals. - Minister visits school to meet Councillors of the future
17 March 2008
On the eve of May’s council elections in Wales, a new electronic guide for local government candidates has been launched today. - Local government and voluntary sector strike partnership over funding in Wales
06 March 2008
Today, local government and voluntary sector partners from across South West Wales play host to a ' one stop shop' for community groups seeking free, up-to-date information and ... - WELSH COUNCIL TAX INCREASES BY AVERAGE 3.8%
06 March 2008
Council tax increases in Wales will average at 3.8% this year. - Welsh councils top public services delivery poll
05 March 2008
Up to 90% of people within local communities across Wales are highly satisfied with the level of service provided by their local council. - Public services excel in Welsh Council Oscars
29 February 2008
26 awards have been given to councils and the wider local government family this evening in the third awards gala for Welsh local government. - Council leaders frustrated over EU funding process
27 February 2008
Welsh councils leaders are frustrated over the roll out of the new convergence funding programme in Wales and the overall management of the programme. ... - Local government delighted by continued improvement in education standards
26 February 2008
Education standards in Wales are improving in most areas as is the quality of teaching in Wales. These key findings are highlighted today by the Chief Inspector of Education and ... - Council services good says schools in Wales
20 February 2008
The WLGA today welcomed the findings of a survey of schools in Wales which confirms that in large schools are satisfied with the support and quality of service provided by their ...