WriteToThem - Email or fax your Councillor, MP, MEP, MSP or Welsh, NI, London Assembly Member for free. European Politics. European Union. European Commission. Council of the European Union. European Parliament. UK Politics &Wales. Secretary of State for Wales. Creation[edit] In the first half of the 20th century, a number of politicians had supported the creation of the post of Secretary of State for Wales as a step towards Home Rule for Wales. A post of Minister of Welsh Affairs was created in 1951 under the Home Secretary and was upgraded to Minister of State level in 1954. The post of Secretary of State for Wales came into existence on 17 October 1964, the first incumbent being Jim Griffiths, MP for Llanelli.
The position entailed responsibility for Wales and expenditure on certain public services was delegated from Westminster. History[edit] The introduction of the National Assembly for Wales and the Welsh Government following the devolution referendum of 1997 was the beginning of a new era. Since 1999 there have been calls for the office of Welsh Secretary to be scrapped or merged with the posts of Secretary of State for Scotland and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland due to the lesser powers of the role since devolution.[1][2] Welsh MPs. Differences WAG & NAfW. NAfW Home page. About NAfW. AM Profiles. AMs geographical. Presiding Officer. WAG Home page. About WAG. The Welsh Government is the devolved Government for Wales. We are working to help improve the lives of people in Wales and make our nation a better place in which to live and work. The Welsh Government consists of: The First MinisterWelsh MinistersThe Counsel GeneralDeputy Ministers.
They are supported by civil servants who work across devolved areas that include key areas of public life such as health, education and the environment. We aim to be open and responsive to the needs of citizens and communities and are one of the few governments in the world that publishes Cabinet minutes and papers. With offices across Wales, including Merthyr Tydfil, Aberystwyth and Llandudno Junction, we are getting closer to the people we serve. Document Download A quick guide to the Welsh Government (File size: 2.9MB) First Minister of Wales. The First Minister of Wales is the leader of the Welsh Government and is appointed by HM the Queen following nomination by Assembly Members.
The First Minister's responsibilities include: Appointing the Cabinet of Welsh Ministers, Deputy Ministers and the Counsel General (with the approval of Her Majesty) who comprise the Welsh Government; Chairing Cabinet meetings and exercising the functions of the Welsh Government; Leading policy development and delivery; Managing relationships with the rest of the UK and internationally; Representing the people of Wales on official business; Staffing. The official office of the First Minister is in Ty Hywel and the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. An office is also kept at the Crown Buildings in Cathays Park, Cardiff, where nearly half of all Welsh Government civil servants are based. Contact You can contact Carwyn Jones by email at: carwyn.jones@wales.gsi.gov.uk (We aim to provide a response to all correspondence to the First Minister within 17 working days.)
Cabinet Members. Deputy Ministers. About LGA. Welsh Local Government Association / Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru. The 22 Local Authorities. What Local Authorities do. Welsh local government council web links. Home Page of Cardiff Council. Community and Town Councils. Info There are 735 community and town councils in Wales, representing this tier of government closest to the people. They cover approximately 94% of the land area and 70% of the population of Wales. The communities they serve range from small rural settlements to large towns and their budgets vary accordingly.
However, what they all have in common is serving their communities and acting to improve the quality of life in their locality. This is achieved through exercising a range of statutory powers and duties. An independent research study by Aberystwyth University identified 8 key benefits of community councils. Community and town councils are responsible to their local electorates for delivering a wide range of services and for the provision and upkeep of local amenities.
Each council is made up of elected members, or in some cases co-opted members. Also, why not check out our information on becoming a councillor. Chief Executive. Main Content Area Job Purpose To be responsible for providing leadership to the Council's Corporate Management Team and all employees, addressing the staff and other resources needed to deliver high quality, cost effective services to the people of Cardiff, whilst addressing the capital city role for Wales.
Working closely with Elected Members to ensure the realisation of the Council's vision, policies and programmes as reflected in the Community Strategy, Corporate Plan and Budgetary Framework. Working with strategic partners and other institutions to realise Cardiff's international aspiration to be a world class, quality of life, Capital City for Wales. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Job Specific Corporate 15. 16. 17. Corporate Directors. Chief Officers. Cardiff Council. The County Council of the City and County of Cardiff (Welsh: Dinas a Sir Caerdydd) is the governing body for Cardiff, one of the Principal Areas of Wales. The council consists of 75 councillors, representing 29 electoral wards. The authority is properly styled as The County Council of the City and County of Cardiff or in common use Cardiff Council.[1] No other style is sanctioned for use on Council Documents although it does occasionally appear wrongly as Cardiff County Council on documents and signage.
The City & County itself is usually simply referred to as Cardiff. In 2012, the Labour Party took overall control of Cardiff council, and the Liberal Democrat council leader, Rodney Berman, lost his seat. Political makeup[edit] Elections to Cardiff Council take place every four years. The last election was 3 May 2012.[2] Current composition[edit] Historic results[edit] The council was run by a Labour majority administration between 1995 and 2004. History[edit] Mayoralty[edit] See also[edit] Town and Community Councils.