Posts From February, 2025

Shaping a sustainable future for local government in Wales 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), in collaboration with the Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP), has established a working group which includes elected leaders and chief executives of Welsh local authorities, along with independent... read more
 
Friday, 21 February 2025 Categories: News

Councils at the heart of Wales’ nation of sanctuary 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) welcomes the Welsh Government’s commitment to strengthening Wales as a nation of sanctuary as part of the refreshed Anti Racist Wales Action Plan. All Welsh councils have helped refugees, asylum... read more
 
Wednesday, 12 February 2025 Categories: News

WLGA pays tribute to “friend of local government” Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas 

The Presiding Officer of the Welsh Local Government Association has paid tribute to Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas, one of Wales’ most recognisable politicians over half a century, who has died at the age of 78. Councillor Lis Burnett, WLGA... read more
 
Friday, 07 February 2025 Categories: News

WLGA and ADEW welcome delayed start to History GCSE 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) and the Association of Directors of Education in Wales (ADEW) have welcomed the decision to delay the introduction of the new GCSE History qualification, originally set for September 2025. The... read more
 
Friday, 07 February 2025 Categories: News

WLGA responds to Fire and Rescue service culture investigations 

In response to the publication of the independent culture reviews into Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Councillor Jason McLellan, WLGA Spokesperson for Community Safety, said: “The findings of... read more
 
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 Categories: News
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