Minister_for_Local_Government_(Wales)

Cabinet Secretary for Local Government

Cabinet Secretary for Local Government

Welsh Government cabinet minister

The Cabinet Secretary for Local Government (Welsh: Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Lywodraeth Leol) is a cabinet position in the Welsh Government which has existed in various forms since the creation of the Welsh Government. The office is currently held by the Cabinet Secretary for Housing Julie James MS.

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In the past, the position had responsibility for housing in Wales. From 2018 to 2021, the position was titled as Minister for Housing and Local Government under the term of Julie James MS.

The minister was responsible for local authorities' housing activities, homelessness, regulation of the private rented sector, regulation of commercial tenancies let by local authorities, Local Government relations and structures, the audit and inspection of public services, planning regulation, and a range of other issues.[2] Responsibilities involved with Local Government was merged with Finance responsibilities, and responsibilities on housing was transferred to a new super department (climate change) under Julie James.[3]

Ministers

The below shows all ministerial positions to cover the briefs of Housing and/or Local Government, as the role has not always been held by one Minister alone.

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References

  1. [1]
    "Determination on Members' Pay and Allowances: 2020–2021" (PDF). Senedd Cymru. 9 April 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
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    "Julie James MS: Minister for Housing and Local Government". GOV.WALES. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
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    Mosalski, Ruth (13 May 2021). "Live updates as Mark Drakeford overhauls Welsh Government cabinet". WalesOnline. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  4. [4]
    "Wales' new First Minister Vaughan Gething announces his cabinet". ITV News. 21 March 2024.
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