Inquiry into the role, governance and accountability of the community and town council sector

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The Local Government and Housing Committee published its report on the role, governance and accountability of the community and town council sector on 5 March 2025. (PDF 1,401 KB)

The Welsh Government has responded to the report – 14 May 2025 (PDF 145KB)

The Local Government and Housing Committee has agreed to undertake an inquiry into role, governance and accountability of the community and town council sector

The terms of reference for the inquiry are to examine:

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>>>The role and value of community and town councils in Wales;

>>>Whether the sector is fit for purpose in an evolving local government landscape;

>>>Governance and scrutiny arrangements and its impact on accountability and transparency;

>>>Scope of digital and new technology to improve decision-making, service provision and participation in local democratic processes;

>>>How new powers and responsibilities for this tier of government are utilised to support communities.

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