Press Releases
- Latest figures show council services improve, but challenges ahead
01 October 2009
Latest figures show that council services in Wales have continued to improve during the past year. The national performance indicator bulletin published today shows that ... ... - Welsh councils leading the way in tackling older people’s issues
01 October 2009
Today, the WLGA showcases what Welsh councils are doing to improve the quality of life for older people in their local areas and getting them more involved in community life ... - Social services leaders foster new arrangement for supporting vulnerable children
30 September 2009
A new collaborative group has been set up involving the 10 local authorities across South East Wales and their children’s services directors who have agreed to work together... ... - North Wales councils urged to ‘take the procurement opportunity’
29 September 2009
Council leaders in North Wales have been urged by Assembly Government Minister Andrew Davies to take the procurement route to deliver both cash savings and opportunities for ... - Prevention is better than cure in tackling youth crime
21 September 2009
Leading figures from across local and national government in Wales and crime reduction experts have met in Cardiff today to tackle the serious issue of reducing youth crime ... ... - Local authorities continuing to win the war on waste
01 September 2009
Every council in Wales has met its waste target for 2008- 2009 for the amount of biodegradable waste it sends to landfill. - WLGA responds to Western Mail story on councils paying 'supplements' for social workers
18 August 2009
Local authorities are 22 independent employers. Social workers’ pay and terms and conditions are agreed in the same way as other professions within a local authority... ... - WLGA responds to Councillors Commission Expert Panel report
14 August 2009
The WLGA welcomes the work of the Panel which seeks to promote the valuable role of councillors. However, we will need time to consider and discuss the 35 recommendations with our ... - WLGA Responds to WAG review of free concessionary travel scheme in Wales
05 August 2009
WLGA responds to review of Welsh concessionary fares scheme for elsderly and disabled peole