National Assembly for Wales

Proposed Local Government (Wales) Measure

Government proposed Measure – Introduced by Dr Brian Gibbons AM, Minister for Social Justice and Local Government

About the Proposed Measure

A Measure of the National Assembly for Wales to make provision about arrangements by local authorities and other authorities in Wales to secure continuous improvement in the exercise of their functions; to make provision for community strategies; and for connected purposes.

Current Stage

The Measure is currently at Stage 1. An explanation of the various stages of Measures can be found in the Guide to Assembly Measures.

Related News Items

News items that have been prepared by the Assembly in relation to this piece of legislation can be found at Related Documents.

Proposed Measure and Explanatory Memorandum

Proposed Local Government (Wales) Measure, as introduced on 22 September 2008, and Explanatory Memorandum.

Stage 1

Consideration and agreement of the general principles of the Measure:

Public Consultation

The Committee has issued a call for evidence on the proposed Local Government (Wales) Measure. The consultation will close on 28 November 2008 and responses should be received by that date.



Stage 2

Detailed consideration of the Measure and any amendments tabled by a committee of Assembly Members.

This Stage has not yet been reached.

Stage 3

Detailed consideration in Plenary of the Measure and any selected amendments:

This Stage has not yet been reached.

Stage 4

Passing the final text of the Measure.

This Stage has not yet been reached.