Press Releases - Posts in Category: News

First of its kind event to promote autistic wellbeing

Autistic people came together on Wednesday, coinciding with World Autism Awareness Day, at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium in an exciting event to learn more about wellbeing and how to live independent lives. Over 150 autistic people were welcomed to... read more

Friday, 05 April 2019 Categories: National ASD Development Team News

WLGA Statement: Leader pays tribute to Cllr Aaron Shotton

Responding to Cllr Aaron Shotton’s earlier statement confirming his intention to step down as Leader of Flintshire County Council, Cllr Debbie Wilcox (Newport), WLGA Leader said: “I should like to pay tribute and thank Aaron for his valuable... read more

Thursday, 04 April 2019 Categories: Local Democracy and Governance News

More support for parents and carers of newly diagnosed autistic children

A new film is being launched today by the National Autism Team which aims to support parents and carers of newly-diagnosed autistic children. Feedback from autistic people and other stakeholders has indicated that there is a gap in support and... read more

Monday, 01 April 2019 Categories: National ASD Development Team News

Working in partnership to achieve a fairer council tax system

WLGA has today welcomed a series of measures introduced by Welsh Government designed to create a fairer and more equitable council tax system, following extensive engagement with WLGA, local authorities and MoneySavingExpert.com. New measures... read more

Monday, 01 April 2019 Categories: Finance and Resources News Welfare Reform

WLGA welcomes Welsh Government funding to help meet pension costs

WLGA has welcomed confirmation by Welsh Government of additional funding being made available in 2019-20 to help meet the additional costs associated with pension changes previously announced by UK Government. The additional funding... read more

Wednesday, 13 March 2019 Categories: News Workforce

£1.2m for Local Government Brexit preparations

An extra £1.2m has been allocated to help local authorities to prepare for Brexit, Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James announced today. Up to £45,000 will be made available to each local authority in Wales, and a further... read more

Wednesday, 13 March 2019 Categories: Europe News

Working together "crucial" to prepare for Brexit outcome

Combining efforts across the social care and health sectors is crucial to overcome the potential disruption caused by Brexit, the WLGA Spokesperson for Health and Social Care has said today. Speaking at a special conference to support the Welsh... read more

Thursday, 14 February 2019 Categories: Europe News Social Services

Welsh Government funding to support Welsh Indpendent Living Grant

Responding to Welsh Government’s announcement, Cllr Huw David (Bridgend), WLGA Spokesperson for Social Services and Health said: “In a time of austerity, any additional funding for social care is to be welcomed and I am pleased to see a... read more

Tuesday, 12 February 2019 Categories: News Social Services

Councils and Natural Resources Wales secure innovative new working relationship

Local authorities and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) have committed to pursuing a new partnership arrangement which will support enhanced collaboration and co-ordination in environmental matters. Councils and NRW work together on a range of common ... read more

Thursday, 07 February 2019 Categories: Environment, Waste & Biodiversity News

Wylfa Newydd delay “very worrying” for north Wales economy

Responding to the announcement that plans for the Wylfa Newydd project on Anglesey are to be delayed, Cllr Rob Stewart (Swansea), WLGA Spokesperson for Economic Development and Energy, said: “This news today is very worrying for the economy... read more

Thursday, 17 January 2019 Categories: Economic Development, Planning, Transport & Regeneration News

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