Well-being_of_Future_Generations_(Wales)_Act_2015

Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015

Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015

United Kingdom legislation

The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 2) (Welsh: Deddf Llesiant Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol (Cymru) 2015) is an Act of the National Assembly for Wales that was given royal assent on 29 April 2015; it came into force in April 2016.[1] It set out seven well-being goals: i) a prosperous Wales, ii) a resilient Wales, iii) a healthier Wales, iv) a more equal Wales, v) a Wales of cohesive communities, vi) a Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language and vii) a globally responsible Wales. A 'sustainable development principle' comprising five aspects is intended to assist in the delivery of the Act's goals and actions; i) long-term thinking, ii) prevention, iii) integration, iv) collaboration and v) involvement. [2]

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Application

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The Act places duties upon the following bodies operating within Wales:

Parts

The Act has five main parts and is supported by four schedules:[3]

  • Part 1: Introduction
  • Part 2: Improving well-being
  • Part 3: The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
  • Part 4: Public Services Boards
  • Part 5: Final Provisions

Part 1 Introduction

Part 1 of the Act provides an overview.

Part 2 Improving well-being

This part of the Act sets out well-being objectives for Welsh ministers and a duty on public bodies to pursue them also. It describes how performance towards achieving the goals should be measured and provides guidance.

Part 3 The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

Part 3 of the Act sets out the role of a Future Generations Commissioner which includes a duty to review and make recommendations and sets up a panel to advise the Commissioner. The first Commissioner was Sophie Howe, appointed in 2016 to be in post until 2023.

Part 4 Public Services Boards

Part 4 of the Act establishes public services boards and places a well-being duty upon them. It describes the preparation and review of local well-being plans.

Part 5 Final Provisions

Part 5 of the Act defines public bodies in the context of the legislation, and sets out regulations and other ancillary matters.

Schedule 1

Annual reports by other public bodies

Schedule 2

The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

Schedule 3

Public Services Boards: Further provision

Schedule 5

Public Services Boards: Consequential amendments and repeals

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Well-being, Wales". The Gazette Official Public Record. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  2. [2]
    "Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015" (PDF). 17 June 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  3. [3]
    "Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015". legislation.gov.uk. The National Archives. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
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