Press Releases - Posts in Category: Finance and Resources

UK Budget: WLGA calls on Welsh Government to invest extra UK funding in local services

Responding to the UK Government’s Autumn Budget, WLGA Leader Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, said: “Today’s Budget shows a welcome recognition of the importance of fairness and strong public services. Ending the two-child benefit cap is a... read more

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 Categories: Finance and Resources News

Councils respond to Welsh Government’s 2026-27 draft settlement

Welsh councils have welcomed the Welsh Government’s provisional 2026-27 local government settlement but warned that it does not come close to matching the unprecedented financial pressures facing councils across Wales. Welsh Government has... read more

Monday, 24 November 2025 Categories: Finance and Resources News

Spending Review: Long-term investment still needed in local services, say Welsh councils

Welsh councils have responded to today’s Spending Review by warning that sustained investment in local services remains essential to delivering economic growth and supporting communities. In a letter to the Chancellor and Chief Secretary ahead of ... read more

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 Categories: Finance and Resources News

WLGA responds to the 2025-26 local government settlement

The WLGA has responded to the Welsh Government’s publication of the 2025-26 provisional local government settlement. Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, WLGA Leader, said: “Whilst we will take time to consider the details, I warmly welcome... read more

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 Categories: Finance and Resources News

Storm response shows “true value” of councils and the need to address severe budget gaps

The 2025-26 local government settlement will be announced by the Welsh Government on Wednesday 11 December. Ahead of the announcement, Councillor Anthony Hunt, WLGA’s Finance Spokesperson said: “Communities across Wales have recently been ... read more

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 Categories: Finance and Resources News

WLGA response to Welsh Government announcement on council tax reform

In response to the Welsh Government’s confirmation regarding the timeline for the reform of council tax, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) issues the following statements from political group leaders: Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE,... read more

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 Categories: Finance and Resources Housing News

WLGA warns of impact on communities due to lack of investment in Spring Budget

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has today called on the UK Government to reconsider its budget allocations to address the pressing needs of communities across Wales, expressing alarm over the lack of funding for public spending or... read more

Wednesday, 06 March 2024 Categories: Finance and Resources News

£25 million welcomed by local government, but sustainable long-term funding needed

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Welsh Government of an additional £25m for local authorities in 2024-25. However. the WLGA warns that it is still nowhere near enough to cover the £432m funding... read more

Wednesday, 07 February 2024 Categories: Finance and Resources News

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

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

Wednesday, 24 January 2024 Categories: Finance and Resources News

WLGA responds to the local government settlement

Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, WLGA Leader said: “We knew this was going to be a challenging settlement, and we recognise the Welsh Government’s efforts in seeking to provide a degree of protection for frontline public services. But the... read more

Wednesday, 20 December 2023 Categories: Finance and Resources News

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