Amendment 2. Rhun ap Iorwerth

Add as new point after point 2 and renumber accordingly: 

Regrets the austerity that has led to major cuts to local government budgets for many years, and the continuous uncertainty that councils face in terms of their financial situation and possible re-organisation.

Amendment 3. Rhun ap Iorwerth

Add as new point after point 3 and renumber accordingly:

Regrets the Cabinet Secretary's lack of acknowledgement of the importance of working constructively and maintaining the relationship between the Welsh Government and local authorities. 

Amendment. 4 Rhun ap Iorwerth

Add as new point at end of motion: 

Believes that any proposals for local government reorganisation should aim to strengthen local democracy, integrate health and care, strengthen the Welsh language and offer more effective services to its users.