Welsh Local Government Association6 days agoGloucestershire council tax to rise by 5%The seven councils in the county are considering hikes of between 2.99% and 4.99%.6 days ago3 Feb 2026Chicken in many school dinners imported from China and ThailandChicken from thousands of miles away is particularly prevalent in some Welsh counties.3 Feb 202624 Nov 2025Funding plans 'not close to what councils need'Councils say their finances are under pressure due to increasing demand for services.24 Nov 202521 Sep 2025Councils warn of tax rises and service cutsThe Welsh Local Government Association warns of a potential "disaster for local services".21 Sep 20258 Jan 2025Council tax could go up by 15%, warns leaderCouncils imposing big tax hikes, compulsory job losses and cutting services, one leader says.8 Jan 202513 Dec 2024Churches struggle with old graves maintenance costWith many under huge financial pressure, councils say any changes would need to be fully funded. 13 Dec 202412 Dec 2024Morgan confident Welsh councils won't go bustHer prediction follows warning from a Labour council leader that bankruptcy risk had not gone away.12 Dec 202411 Dec 2024Council cuts and bankruptcy fears despite cash boostMore money from Welsh government for councils but fears services will need to be cut back remain.11 Dec 202410 Mar 2024Should the number of Welsh councillors be reduced?Is now the time to cut the number of councils and councillors to help save money for taxpayers? 10 Mar 2024...
