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Posts From March, 2026

Councils warn social care reform cannot happen without funding as system “stretched too far”  

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) is warning that social care in Wales will not be sustainable without long-term funding certainty, a properly valued workforce and a decisive shift towards prevention and early support. Working with... read more
 
Thursday, 26 March 2026 Categories: News Social Services
 

Devolution of Crown Estate’s assets in Wales remains the right approach for Wales, Welsh councils say 

Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has said the case for devolving control of the Crown Estate’s assets within Wales to the Welsh Government remains strong, following the publication of the Welsh Government’s interim report on the future of... read more
 
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 Categories: Finance and Resources News
 

“Work with us to deliver for Wales”: WLGA reveals manifesto for next Welsh Government  

The WLGA (Welsh Local Government Association) has today launched the second part of ‘For a Resilient Wales’, the association’s Manifesto for the 2026 Senedd elections. A “spirit of partnership and optimism” sets out how councils want to work with ... read more
 
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 Categories: News
 

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill provisions welcomed ahead of Senedd debate 

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has reaffirmed its support for provisions of the UK Government’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that apply to Wales, ahead of a Legislative Consent Motion (LCM) debate in the Senedd. The Bill,... read more
 
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 Categories: Lifelong Learning News
 

Prevention and long-term funding essential for community cohesion, councils say 

Community cohesion cannot be built on short-term funding, councils have told the Independent Commission for Community Cohesion last week. The Commission met representatives from councils, offering local government the opportunity to help shape... read more
 
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 Categories: News
 

Councils highlight shared priorities for rural Wales ahead of next Senedd term  

Strengthening local food production, tackling water pollution and improving rural transport should be key priorities for the next Welsh Government, council leaders said at a recent meeting of the Welsh Local Government Association’s (WLGA) Rural... read more
 
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 Categories: News
 

Councils call for Spring funding boost to break cycle of “managing crisis” in schools and social care  

Schools and social care should be at the front of the queue for any additional funding flowing to Wales following the UK Government’s Spring Statement, council leaders have said. Spending by the UK Government on education and young people with... read more
 
Wednesday, 04 March 2026 Categories: Finance and Resources Lifelong Learning News Social Services
 
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