Posts in Category: News

Immediate action needed to combat surging costs of living 

In the face of spiralling costs of living and energy bills, the WLGA is calling for the UK Government to take action. Councillor Anthony Hunt (Torfaen), WLGA Finance Spokesperson said: “Councils are doing their utmost to support local... read more
 

Local authorities congratulate AS and A Level students on their results 

WLGA spokesperson on education, Councillor Ian Roberts has congratulated students across Wales who have received their AS and A Level result today, Thursday, 18 August 2022. He said that each learner’s result is an amazing achievement considering ... read more
 
Posted by Friday, 19 August 2022 Categories: News

Launch of Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru on Armed Forces Day 

Today on Armed Forces Day, WLGA are proud to announce the launch of Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru, a status given to schools to recognise their commitment to supporting service children, as well as their achievement engaging with the Armed... read more
 
Posted by Friday, 24 June 2022 Categories: News

WLGA responds to the Health and Social Care Committee’s Inquiry report on hospital discharge and its impact on patient flow through hospitals 

Today the Welsh Parliamentary inquiry published its inquiry into hospital discharge and its impact on patient flow through hospitals. The report highlights several challenges facing the health and social care sector and recognises the current crisis ... read more
 
Posted by Wednesday, 15 June 2022 Categories: News

Honours for WLGA Leader and Presiding Officer 

The WLGA is today congratulating its Leader, Councillor Andrew Morgan, and the Presiding Officer, Councillor Huw David, who have both been recognised with an OBE in this year’s Queen Birthday Honours. Chris Llewelyn, Chief Executive of WLGA... read more
 
Thursday, 02 June 2022 Categories: News

Statement by WLGA Group Leaders about the crisis in Ukraine  

Everyone across Welsh local government have been horrified to see the devastation unfolding in Ukraine. Today, WLGA Group Leaders met to discuss the growing humanitarian crisis in the country. Over the weekend WLGA Leader, Andrew Morgan wrote... read more
 
Tuesday, 08 March 2022 Categories: Europe News Wales Strategic Migration Partnership

WLGA responds to Ukraine invasion 

Reacting to the horrific invasion of Ukraine, Councillor Andrew Morgan (Rhondda Cynon Taf), WLGA Leader said: “Everyone across Welsh local government have been horrified to see the devastation unfolding in Ukraine. "A request for resettlement... read more
 
Monday, 28 February 2022 Categories: News Wales Strategic Migration Partnership

WLGA welcomes Social Care Bonus 

The WLGA has welcomed the Welsh Government announcement to provide £96m to give an extra £1,000 payment for thousands of social care workers, aligned to the introduction of the real living wage. Cllr Huw David (Bridgend), WLGA Spokesperson... read more
 
Monday, 14 February 2022 Categories: Finance and Resources News Social Services

WLGA calls on UK Treasury to urgently clarify “extra £175m” funding for hard-hit Welsh families 

The WLGA is calling on UK Treasury to urgently clarify whether an additional £175m pledged for Wales last week, because of an energy bill support package in England, will materialise. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced last week that Wales will... read more
 
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 Categories: Finance and Resources News

Eligible businesses impacted by Omicron urged to apply for financial support 

Eligible businesses in Wales that have been impacted by the rapid spread of Omicron are being urged to apply to their local council for financial support. Two grants are being administered by councils on behalf of the Welsh Government. ... read more
 
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 Categories: Finance and Resources News
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