MS, Cabinet Secretary for
Housing and Local Government: Partnership working across our
public services is essential in Wales. It is how we make the most
of our shared resources to deliver the maximum benefit for our
people and communities.
One of the key opportunities to focus on our shared priorities is
through the Partnership Council for Wales (the Partnership
Council). This brings together the Welsh Ministers, 22 council
Leaders and colleagues from across public services in Wales
including NHS (Wales), Police and Crime Commissioners, One Voice
Wales, National Parks, Wales Council for Voluntary Action and
Fire and Rescue Services.
In line with our responsibilities under Section 73 of the
Government of Wales Act 2006, I was pleased to lay a report
entitled Review of the activities
and achievements of Partnership Council for Wales – April 2022 to
March 2026 in the Senedd yesterday, to highlight the areas we
have focused on in the Partnership Council over the past 4 years.
This highlights the benefits of partnership working on issues
such as climate change, the cost-of-living crisis, the Welsh
benefits charter, equality and inclusion across our communities,
and the future of our health and care systems.
I would like to thank all Partnership Council for Wales members
and observers for their contributions and work towards the
achievements overseen by the Partnership Council. Their ongoing
commitment to working in partnership is appreciated and
contributes to the delivery of better services and outcomes for
the people of Wales.
