A £120m package of additional funding to support local authorities such as Pembrokeshire County Council has been confirmed by the Welsh Government.

Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, said the substantial package for 2024-25 will support crucial areas including - education, social care and housing, ensuring councils can continue delivering essential services in their communities.

“Local authorities are our key partners – they deliver the services we rely on every day and we recognise the real challenges and financial pressures they’re facing,” she said.

“This additional funding recognises and will help alleviate some of these pressures and support a range of housing, education and social care services.

“We’re committed to strengthening local governments, helping them plan for the future and deliver for the people of Wales.”

The Welsh Local Government Association welcomed the new in-year funding. Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, WLGA Leader said: “Our schools, social care teams, and housing services are facing unprecedented pressures, so it’s reassuring to see this support for essential areas.

“The support for schools is particularly important, ensuring that pupils receive the assistance they require to thrive in education and beyond.”

Some of the funding in this package for local government was included in the £157m for the First Minister’s priorities, which was announced at the beginning of the month.

Local authorities will also receive some additional funding to support domiciliary care in 2024-25 following a decision by the Welsh Government to retain the £100-a-week maximum charge for home-based care.

The additional funding for councils includes:

• £52.3m to support local government pay pressures for 2024-25

• £10m invested in social housing

• Support for domiciliary care – the £100 a week maximum care charge will be maintained

• £10m for reablement services to increase community-based care and improve hospital discharge

• £30m to support schools

• £18.2m for the 2024-25 teachers' pay award