Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government – in the Senedd at 2:14 pm on 13 October 2021.
Minister, can I ask you about support for community councils, in particular, from Welsh Government? I'm aware that, under the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021, there's a requirement for community councils to put in place systems to allow for in-person, remote or hybrid meetings. Many community councils, of course, meet in community centres or village halls, and don't have access to the internet. So, there is an issue for those councils, in particular, that need support. I'm aware that the Welsh Government did have a fund that was available for people to apply for, but that particular fund is now closed to new bids. So, can I ask what further support the Welsh Government will be giving to local community councils in this particular regard?