UNISON Cymru Wales policy paper for local government

UNISON Cymru Wales responded to Welsh Government’s white paper on local government reform with our policy paper Moving Forward. This addresses all the issues facing local government placing people and services at the forefront.

Read the document here:-

(Local Government Moving Forward ENG)

(Llywodraeth Leol yn Symud Ymlaen LG Moving Forward WELSH)

 

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