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Press Releases

Press Releases

Councils congratulate A Level success across Wales 

Students across Wales are being congratulated by local government leaders as they receive their A Level, AS Level, and Level 3 qualification results today, Thursday, 14 August 2025. More than 27,000 students will receive their results this year,... read more
 
Thursday, 14 August 2025 Categories: News
 

WLGA pays tribute to Hefin David  

The leader of the Welsh Local Government Association has paid tribute to Hefin David, who passed away yesterday aged 47. Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE said: “As a local government family, we are deeply saddened by the news of the untimely... read more
 
Wednesday, 13 August 2025 Categories: News
 

Councils welcome £30m boost for social care but warn that pressures remain 

An extra £30 million for community-based social care will help ease pressures on social care services and hospitals this winter, but councils warn ongoing sustainable investment is needed to ensure the availability of services when needed and to... read more
 
Tuesday, 12 August 2025 Categories: News Social Services
 

Welsh learners celebrated as staff complete first year of language course 

A group of dedicated staff from the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), Data Cymru and the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) have successfully completed the first year of their Welsh language learning journey. Since the autumn,... read more
 
Monday, 04 August 2025 Categories: News
 

Tougher product safety laws welcomed but councils warn of enforcement gap 

A new UK law aimed at tackling unsafe products sold online has been welcomed by councils in Wales, though concerns remain that enforcement could be undermined without additional support for councils. The Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025, ... read more
 
Monday, 04 August 2025 Categories: News
 

WLGA Launches Rural Manifesto to Shape Future of Rural Communities 

Launched today at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show in Llanelwedd, the Welsh Local Government Association’s (WLGA) new Rural Manifesto sets out a bold vision to unlock the potential and build the resilience of rural communities across... read more
 
Tuesday, 22 July 2025 Categories: News
 

Farming support must protect the future of rural communities, Welsh councils say 

The revised Sustainable Farming Scheme, published today, is welcome and must now deliver meaningful support to help sustain farming communities and people living in rural communities across Wales, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has... read more
 
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 Categories: News
 

Social care must be given equal status to NHS, Welsh councils say  

Greater investment, recognition and support for social care services is essential, Welsh councils have said at yesterday’s evidence session at the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. Giving evidence to the Inquiry’s social care module, Dr Chris Llewelyn, WLGA... read more
 
Friday, 11 July 2025 Categories: News Social Services
 

Councils stepping up cyber resilience as risks escalate 

As cyber threats grow more complex and persistent, councils across Wales are taking proactive steps to protect vital public services from disruption. Cyber incidents affecting UK public sector organisations have increased in recent years, with... read more
 
Monday, 07 July 2025 Categories: News
 

New partnership promises stronger public services for Wales  

The Welsh Government and the 22 local councils in Wales have signed a landmark agreement that will strengthen the relationship between national and local government. The Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Welsh Government and local... read more
 
Thursday, 19 June 2025 Categories: News
 
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