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Five years to net zero – Welsh councils call for continued investment to build on early progress 

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Categories: News
With five years remaining to meet the Welsh Government’s target of a net zero public sector by 2030, councils across Wales are calling for continued funding to cut emissions from buildings, vehicles and public services. To date, 18 local... read more
 
 

Social care “vital” in tackling NHS waiting lists 

Monday, 07 April 2025 Categories: News
Plans to reduce NHS waiting lists in Wales will fall short unless supported by investment in social care, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has warned. The Welsh Government is today expected to announce new measures to improve access... read more
 
 

Councils back Bus Bill but warn franchising “is no instant panacea” 

Monday, 31 March 2025 Categories: News
A proposed Bill to transform Wales’ bus system published today has been supported by the WLGA, with local government cautioning that its rollout will take time. The Bus Bill will see responsibility for planning most public bus services pass from ... read more
 
 

Sustainable funding and long-term planning key to delivering Health and Social Care Act, says WLGA 

Tuesday, 25 March 2025 Categories: News
Major reforms to health and social care in Wales have taken a step forward with the introduction of the Health and Social Care (Wales) Act. The WLGA welcomes this legislation, which aims to create a fairer and more sustainable system, improve... read more
 
 

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will “strengthen protections for vulnerable children" says WLGA 

Monday, 10 March 2025 Categories: News
The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has welcomed the Welsh Government’s decision to bring parts of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill into Wales. This will help ensure children in Wales have the same legal protections as those... read more
 
 

Additional funding for support schools a “welcome step” says WLGA 

Wednesday, 05 March 2025 Categories: News
The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has welcomed the Welsh Government’s announcement of an additional £20 million for schools in 2024-25. This funding will be allocated through the School Standards Grant and will provide targeted... read more
 
 

Shaping a sustainable future for local government in Wales 

Friday, 21 February 2025 Categories: News
The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), in collaboration with the Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP), has established a working group which includes elected leaders and chief executives of Welsh local authorities, along with independent... read more
 
 

Councils at the heart of Wales’ nation of sanctuary 

Wednesday, 12 February 2025 Categories: News
The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) welcomes the Welsh Government’s commitment to strengthening Wales as a nation of sanctuary as part of the refreshed Anti Racist Wales Action Plan. All Welsh councils have helped refugees, asylum... read more
 
 

WLGA pays tribute to “friend of local government” Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas 

Friday, 07 February 2025 Categories: News
The Presiding Officer of the Welsh Local Government Association has paid tribute to Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas, one of Wales’ most recognisable politicians over half a century, who has died at the age of 78. Councillor Lis Burnett, WLGA... read more
 
 

WLGA and ADEW welcome delayed start to History GCSE 

Friday, 07 February 2025 Categories: News
The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) and the Association of Directors of Education in Wales (ADEW) have welcomed the decision to delay the introduction of the new GCSE History qualification, originally set for September 2025. The... read more
 
 
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