Press Releases
- Latest swine flu brieifng
29 April 2009
Latest update regarding swine flu and local goverenment's response - WLGA Responds to WAG "zero waste" Strategy
29 April 2009
The WLGA says the 70% waste target by 2025 is challenging yet very aspirational and boldly places Wales at the forefront of environmental protection and sustainability... ... - Can recycling more lead to reductions in council tax levels
27 April 2009
Responding to today's South Wales Echo coverage that people could see reductions in the council tax by 'going green', the WLGA commented: - Councils call on WAG to review ‘One Wales’ priorities
22 April 2009
Wales’ council leaders are urging the Welsh Assembly Government to lead Wales’ Budget response by reviewing the 200 plus commitments contained in ‘One Wales’ ... ... - Welsh councils to recover lion’s share of cash back from Iceland
20 April 2009
Responding to reports that councils could get around 80% of their money back from the failed Icelandic banks, Steve Thomas, WLGA Chief Executive said: ... - WLGA responds to RIPA consultation
17 April 2009
RIPA duties important in enabling councils to tackle the kinds of issues that local communities want to see being tackled, such as trading standards and public health issues, ... - WLGA Rejects NUT Cymru education funding claims
09 April 2009
Local authorities must maintain their democratic role and be free to make education policy and spending decisions based on local circumstance and priorities, argues WLGA ... - WLGA responds to proposed increase in planning fees
07 April 2009
- Senior Staff Pay in Local Government in Wales
01 April 2009
Responding to Welsh Conservatives figures on senior staff pay in local government in Wales, a WLGA spokesperson said...