Wales’ 22 councils are leading the way in terms of public sector innovation and collaboration and through the WLGA and SOLACE Cymru, Wales’ councils have established 4 regional boards:
- North Wales Partnership Board
- Central Wales Partnership Board
- Regional Partnership Forum for South West Wales
- Connecting South East Wales
Through these Boards, councils are pooling expertise, sharing best practice and will increasingly plan and deliver joint services. This will not only lead to improved public services but should also see substantial efficiency savings. A number of key subjects and services are being identified as priority areas for efficiency and joint working improvement in local government, ranging from waste, to school transport, contact centres and back-office functions. The Boards are supported by WLGA Regional Coordinators funded by the Assembly Government’s Making the Connections Fund.