In recognition of her considerable contribution to education and local government, WLGA Leader @LeaderNewport has been created a life peer in the Honours List.
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Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru - Llais cynghorau Cymru / Welsh Local Government Association - The voice of Welsh councils.
- Please spare a thought for all council staff who are – and will be - playing key roles in the emergency response to the #Coronavirus outbreak. So much will be asked of them in the coming weeks in very uncertain circumstances. To them, we very sincerely say: Thank You
- Leader of WLGA, Baroness Wilcox of Newport @LeaderNewport, today took her seat in the @UKHouseofLords after being awarded a peerage in former Prime Minister Theresa May's Resignation Honours List earlier in the year 👉 bit.ly/2r764Oo
- Just to put councillors' "complaining" in context... ➡️Our schools face a funding gap of £130m ➡️Our social services alone this year face funding pressures of £262m - rising to £385m by 2022 ➡️Local gov core funding ⬇️22% since 2009 - that's over £1bn lost from local servicesLocal Government Secretary @AlunDaviesAM says councillors should stop complaining bbc.in/2EHSwzt
- We wish everyone a happy #Pride! Enjoy the celebrations, and remember to follow all the action around the world on @GlobalPride2020 #loveislove #Equality ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🖤
- Councils are doing all they can to maintain services, but it's likely some services will be scaled back as the #Coronavirus spreads 📺WLGA Leader @AndrewMorganRCT explains how councils are reviewing the way they work for the sake of residents, staff and service users' wellbeing
00:00 - Many thanks to all council workers across Wales who are working hard to clear the roads, care for the elderly and maintain services in poor weather conditions
- To people who may be thinking of moving elsewhere to self-isolate, the message is simple: ❌DON’T relocate away from your primary address. DON’T needlessly put already strained vital services under more pressure ✅DO stay home to save lives #CoronavirusConcerns over 'a large scale population shift' bbc.in/2UlgVPC
- End of an era: WLGA Chief Executive Steve Thomas CBE @stevethomas100 is to retire at the end of the year after 30 years in #localgov. Read more: ow.ly/vdbW50jimRf
- Merry Christmas from all at WLGA, and sincere thanks to all council staff who will be working to maintain local services over the festivities Nadolig Llawen gan bawb o CLlLC, a diolch o galon i'r holl weithwyr cyngor fydd yn gweithio i gynnal gwasanaethau lleol dros yr wyl
- Tonight, we remember all those who have lost their lives to coronavirus. Our thoughts are sincerely with their grieving families and loved ones Heno, cofiwn am bawb sydd wedi colli eu bywydau i'r coronafeirws. Meddyliwn am eu teuluoedd a'u ffrindiau yn eu galar
- ⚠️For the sake of residents, communities and local services that are already under strain, it's essential that EVERYONE complies with @WelshGovernment measures. Stay at home, save lives More here➡️bit.ly/3ai0YR4 #Coronavirus
Everyone 'must change their way of life', the first minister says bbc.in/3arQSwY - Racism has no place in our communities, in Wales or the world. Welsh councils and WLGA will continue to work with our communities, local and national partners, and @WelshGovernment in challenging and tackling racism and discrimination in all forms.
- Council staff have been a reassuring constant for people in communities across Wales during this difficult year. They have shown extraordinary empathy, kindness, strength and dedication. We sincerely thank the entire local government workforce for their outstanding contribution
