Amendment 1—Lesley Griffiths

Delete all after point 1 and replace with:

Recognises council tax as one of the most regressive forms of taxation, disproportionately impacting on poorer areas and welcomes the Co-operation Agreement commitment to make the system fairer and more progressive;

Recognises the vital role local authorities play in delivering public services across Wales, the significant increases in the local government settlement in 2022-2023 and 2023-24 and the funding challenges authorities nevertheless face.

Notes that the average band D council tax in Wales is £186 less than the average in England.

Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) continue to develop and maintain the Welsh local government funding formula in partnership with local government;

b) continue to recognise the importance of local democratic decision making on council budgets and public services.