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14 May 2013

Minister sets out programme to promote local democracy

Lesley Griffiths today set out her programme to promote open and transparent Local Authorities.

Minister calls for more to be done to increase diversity of Councillors in Wales

More needs to be done to ensure County and Community Councils better reflect the communities they serve, Local Government Minister, Lesley Griffiths said today.

18 April 2013

New Anti-Poverty Champions begin work

The Welsh Government has asked all 22 councils across Wales to create new ‘Anti-Poverty Champions’ to help the poorest in society and protect those most at risk of poverty and exclusion.

03 April 2013

New council tax support arrangements will protect 330,000 households in Wales

From 1 April council tax reduction schemes will operate in Wales to assist households in paying their council tax bills.

06 March 2013

Minister demands Caerphilly Council response to Wales Audit Office report

Carl Sargeant, has today asked Caerphilly Council what action it plans to take to deal with the recommendations in the Auditor General for Wales’ Public Interest Report.

28 February 2013

Councils plot shared course on highways

Local government leaders agreed on 22nd February to work together on an ambitious long term plan to restructure the way that highway and transport services are delivered in Wales.

21 February 2013

End of Anglesey Intervention is on the Horizon

Local Government Minister, Carl Sargeant said today that he hopes to end his intervention in the running of Anglesey Council in May.

Tags: Local government | 21 February 2013 | North Wales

29 January 2013

Minister announces £1.25 million to improve Democracy in Councils

Carl Sargeant announced today that he is providing £1.25 million to county and county borough councils across Wales to improve local democracy and public engagement.

17 January 2013

Minister delivers vital support for Council Tax Benefit claimants

People eligible for council tax support in Wales will continue to receive their full entitlement thanks to an additional £22m fund announced by the Local Government Minister.

29 November 2012

First Welsh Government Bill Becomes Law

The first Welsh Government Bill passed under the National Assembly for Wales’ new law-making powers has received Royal Assent.

26 November 2012

Bill that aims to Improve Local Democracy is Published

A Bill that aims to improve democratic processes concerning local government has been laid before the National Assembly for Wales.

16 October 2012

Minister Delivers on Pledge to Increase Local Authority Funding

Local Government Minister, Carl Sargeant today delivered on his pledge to increase local authority cash funding over the four-year spending review but warned that tough times lie ahead.

04 October 2012

First Welsh Bill is lawful – Counsel General

A Bill to simplify and localise procedures for making and enforcing Welsh local authority Byelaws is lawful, the Counsel General, Theodore Huckle QC will argue before the UK’s highest court next week.

25 September 2012

Minister Begins Restoring Powers to Anglesey

Local Government Minister, Carl Sargeant announced today that he is beginning to withdraw the Commissioners he appointed to run the Isle of Anglesey County Council.

Tags: Local government | 25 September 2012 | North Wales

19 July 2012

Spotlight on the performance of Council services

A publication highlighting key performance data with a citizen focus for each of the 22 local authorities in Wales has been launched

14 June 2012

Minister asks Councillors in all four corners of Wales to Commit to Genuine Partnership

Local Government Minister, Carl Sargeant has called on councillors across Wales to commit to a culture of genuine partnership.

17 May 2012

Promoting Local Democracy White Paper aims to Revamp Boundary Commission

White Paper seeks views on proposals to improve local democracy

15 May 2012

Boundary Commission Appointments

Carl Sargeant, the Minister for Local Government and Communities has announced three appointments to the Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales.

09 May 2012

Minister Outlines Future Direction of Anglesey Council

Local Government Minister Carl Sargeant has outlined his plans to phase out Welsh Government intervention in Anglesey Council.

Tags: Local government | 09 May 2012 | North Wales

29 March 2012

Footprint Data Will Spur Local Service Collaboration

Data that will help public services work together to deliver local services that meet the needs of individuals and communities across Wales have been published.