Wales

This page is intended to provide direct links to all aspects of Welsh government, national and local.

Welsh Assembly Government
Welsh Assembly Government is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Wales, including the economy, health, education, and local government.

Assembly Press Releases
Press releases from Assembly including archive.

AM’s
Direct link to database for Assembly Member biographies.

Welsh Legislation
Welsh legislation site.

Wales Office
Based in Whitehall, the Secretary of State for Wales is the key Government figure liaising with the devolved administration in Wales and represents Wales interests in the Cabinet and in Parliament.

The Auditor General for Wales
The Auditor General for Wales AGW provides independent advice, information and assurance to the National Assembly for Wales on the use of public funds.

Audit Commission Wales
Audit Commission Wales is responsible for regulating the audit and inspection of local government and NHS bodies in Wales. Full text is available to the Audit’s Commission’s publications on a wide range of topics, and the website has an updated press release and latest news section.

Welsh Unitary Authorities
Some quick facts about each authority and direct link to each website.

Local Government in Wales
The Welsh Local Government Association has a set of links to all the local authorities in Wales as well as general local government bodies, other Welsh organisations, national bodies, political parties and general Welsh links - an excellent collection.