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
The purpose of the Measure is to reform the statutory basis for service improvement and strategic planning by local authorities in Wales. The Measure links well-being and community planning with service improvement. The Measure redefines basic duties to account for improvement. It will require local partners to cooperate in the delivery of community strategic outcomes and to engage with citizens.
Current Stage
The Measure was passed by the Assembly at Stage 4 on 28 April 2009. 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.
Proposed Local Government (Wales) Measure as amended at Stage 2 (Amendments to the Measure since the previous version are indicated by sidelining in the right margin. Wherever possible, provisions that were in the Measure as introduced retain the original numbering)
Explanatory Memorandum, revised after stage 2
Proposed Local Government (Wales) Measure, as passed.
Committee - Stage 2
A permanent Committee, Legislation Committee No.4, was established on 4 February 2009.
It will consider Stage 2 proceedings of the Proposed Local Government (Wales) Measure.
Agendas, Papers and Transcripts (February - March 2009)
Proposed Local Governent (Wales) Measure Committee
Consideration and agreement of the general principles of the Measure:
Stage 1 Committee
The Committee was established on 4 February 2009 to consider and report on the general principles of the Proposed Measure (Stage 1). The Committee shall cease to exist if the proposed Measure is passed, falls or is withdrawn, or a new committee is set up to consider Stage 2 proceedings under Standing Order 23.31(ii).
Agendas, Papers and Transcipts
Public Consulation
The Committee issued a call for evidence, which has now closed and responses can be found at list of consultation responses
Committee Stage 1 Report
The Committee published its Stage 1 Committee Report on 26 January 2009.
Stage 2
Detailed consideration of the Measure and any amendments tabled by a Committee of Assembly Members.
Stage 2 commenced on 4 February 2008. Details of tabled amendments are available at Stage 2 Amendments
Stage 3
Detailed consideration in Plenary of the Measure and any selected amendments:
Stage 3 commenced on 6 March 2009. Details of tabled amendments are available at Stage 3 Amendments.
Stage 4
Passing the final text of the Measure.
The Measure was passed by the Assembly at Stage 4 on 28 April 2009
