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Posts From January, 2024

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“Vital” that consequential funding is delivered to Welsh councils in full 

Wednesday, 24 January 2024 Categories: Finance and Resources News
Responding to the announcement by the UK Government of additional funding for councils in England, Councillor Anthony Hunt (Torfaen), WLGA Finance Spokesperson said: “This announcement today of an additional £600m funding for English... read more
 
 

Local government signs up to Charter to help streamline the Welsh benefits system 

Monday, 22 January 2024 Categories: News Welfare Reform
A charter is being launched today to help improve accessibility of the benefits system and encourage eligible residents to claim vital support. The Welsh Benefits Charter has been co-designed by a range of stakeholders, including the WLGA and... read more
 
 

Tata Steel job losses a local and national "body blow" 

Friday, 19 January 2024 Categories: Economic Development, Planning, Transport & Regeneration News
Serious concerns have been expressed by council leaders about today’s announcement from Tata Steel. In a WLGA Executive Board meeting, comprised of all 22 councils in Wales, council leaders spoke about their concern for the “devastating” news for ... read more
 
 

South Wales Councils Respond to Investigation of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service 

Thursday, 04 January 2024 Categories: Community Safety & Fire and Rescue News
In response to the publication of the independent investigation of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, the 10 councils that operate in the South Wales area have issued the following statement: As the leaders of councils in the South Wales... read more
 
 

WLGA Responds to Investigation of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service 

Thursday, 04 January 2024 Categories: Community Safety & Fire and Rescue News
In response to the publication of the independent investigation of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, the WLGA has issued the following statement: The WLGA is dismayed and hugely concerned at the findings of the investigation into the... read more
 
 
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