<p>Local Government Reform</p>

Part of 1. 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government – in the Senedd at 1:36 pm on 15 March 2017.

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Photo of Siân Gwenllian Siân Gwenllian Plaid Cymru 1:36, 15 March 2017

(Translated)

Thank you. The initial response that I’ve received from councillors mainly, from all parts of Wales, does note a number of grave concerns. While supporting the efforts to make public services in Wales more effective, many are concerned that the proposals outlined in the White Paper put at risk the core principles of local government—principles related to being responsive and being accountable at a local level. Your proposals could put at risk the role of local authorities as a crucial part of democracy in Wales. Others ask whether the creation of these regional strata will lead to a more effective and efficient system. So, how do you intend to maintain this important accountability in that regional system, and will there be an analysis of the cost of the proposals contained within the White Paper?