Local Government (Wales) Measure – 2011

The Assembly Government published the long-anticipated Proposed Local Government (Wales) Measure in July 2010. The Measure is one of the longest and most detailed yet to be introduced to the National Assembly for Wales. It has been informed by previous WAG policies and consultations, including: A Shared Responsibility (2007); Are we being served? (2009); Local Government LCO 2009; and the consultation on Scrutiny and Political Structures (2009). The Proposed Measure covers a broad range of issues including:

• Powers/duties promoting local democracy and participation in local government 
• Changes to executive structures and overview and scrutiny arrangements 
• Proposals regarding Development, Remuneration and Support for Councillors 
• Powers/duties to develop the role of community councils in Wales, including partnership arrangements with local authorities 
• Powers for Ministers to issue statutory guidance on collaboration between local authorities

This section of the website will be updated throughout 2010-11, to include WLGA briefings, reports and evidence, as the Measure passes through the Assembly.

1. Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 as approved by Her Majesty in Council on 10 May 2011
2. WLGA AMs' Briefing - Local Government Measure - March 2011
3. WLGA Letter to Carl Sargeant Re. Amendment - 1st March 2011
4. WLGA AMs' Briefing - Local Government Measure - January 2011
5. Letter to Legislation Committee 3 - 4th November 2010
6. WLGA Supplementary Evidence to Legislation Committee 3 - 4th November 2010
7. WLGA Evidence to Legislation Committee 3 - September 2010
8. Proposed Local Government (Wales) Measure – July 2010
9. WLGA Response (WAG Consultation on Scrutiny and Political Structures) – March 2010
10. WAG Consultation on Scrutiny and Political Structures – December 2009
11. WLGA Response to ‘Are we Being Served?’ (Councillors Commission Expert Panel) – November 2009
12. WLGA Evidence to Welsh Affairs Select Committee (Local Government LCO) - October 2009
13. WLGA Evidence to National Assembly Legislation Committee (Local Government LCO) - October 2009
14. Are we being served? - The Report of the Councillor Commission Expert Panel Wales – August 2009
15. National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Local Government) Order 2009 – July 2009 

For more information contact: Daniel Hurford