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WALES
Welsh Government's council funding formula relies on 'outdated data'
By William Eichler | 16 July 2026
The way the Welsh Government allocates funding to councils is partly out of date and does not always provide value for money, an Audit Wales report has found.
ELECTIONS
EXCLUSIVE: Officers warn of looming elections systems failure
By Martin Ford | 18 June 2026
The elections system is under ‘increasing strain’ and ‘likely to fail’ if put under further press...
FINANCE
Reshaping funding in Wales
By Paul Marinko | 18 June 2026
Wales’ local government minister Siân Gwenllian has confirmed work is underway on a review of the...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Government 'stands ready' to rein in private providers' profits
By Ann McGauran | 16 June 2026
The Government is prepared to bring in local profit caps to rein back private providers of childr...
UNIONS
Union issues strike threat over 3.3% pay offer
By William Eichler | 15 June 2026
Thousands of council workers could walk out on strike after their union vowed to ballot members o...
WALES
Why Welsh councils need sustainability
By Andrew Morgan | 11 June 2026
As Andrew Morgan prepares to step down as leader of the Welsh Local Government Association, he sa...
POVERTY
Lessons from Swansea: A collaborative approach to addressing poverty stigma
By Amanda Hill-Dixon | 11 June 2026
Amanda Hill-Dixon sets out evidence-informed actions for councils to reduce poverty stigma throug...
WALES
Review of Welsh funding formula already underway
By Paul Marinko | 05 June 2026
Wales’ new local government minister has said work has already started on reviewing the country’s...
FINANCE
LGPS employers benefit from contribution rate drop
By Dan Peters | 27 May 2026
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) employers are benefiting from an easing in their contribut...
HEALTH
Using the 'evidence pie' for better local government decision-making
By Amy Lloyd | 21 May 2026
The Evidence Pie provides a clear and adaptable model to help embed evidence-informed decision-ma...
LEGISLATION
Bill 'first step' in fiscal devolution era
By Dan Peters | 13 May 2026
The Overnight Visitor Levy Bill is the ‘first step in a new era of fiscal devolution in England’,...
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