National Assembly for Wales
Local Government (Wales) Measure
Government proposed Measure – Introduced by Dr Brian Gibbons AM, Minister for Social Justice and Local Government
About the 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.
Record of Passage in the National Assembly for Wales
The following table sets out the dates for each stage of the Measure’s passage through the National Assembly for Wales.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Measure introduced | 22 September 2008 |
| Stage 1 - Committee consideration of general principles* | 4, 11, 18 & 25 November 2008 2 & 9 December 2008 13 January 2009 |
| Stage 1 - Debate in plenary on general principles | 3 February 2009 |
| Stage 2 - Committee consideration of amendments ** | 5 March 2009 |
| Stage 3 - Plenary consideration of amendments | 28 April 2009 |
| Stage 4 - Passing of the Measure in Plenary | 28 April 2009 |
| Date of Royal Approval | 10 June 2009 |
* undertaken by the proposed Local Government (Wales) Measure Committee
** undertaken by Legislation Committee No.4
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 on 28 April 2009.
The Local Government (Wales) Measure 2009 was approved by Her Majesty in Council on Wednesday 10 June 2009.
Committee - Stage 2
Legislation Committee No.4 has considered Stage 2 proceedings of the Proposed Local Government (Wales) Measure.
Agendas, Papers and Transcripts (26 February - 5 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 (November 2008 - January 2009)
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.
Plenary Stage 1 Debate
The Assembly agreed to the general principles of the Measure after the Stage 1 Debate in Plenary on 3 February 2009.
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.
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
