AM Welcomes News

CARL SARGEANT AM WELCOMES ASSEMBLY MEASURE

Carl Sargeant, AM for Alyn and Deeside, has welcomed the news that the Assembly Government has published proposals to change the way local authorities, national parks and fire and rescue authorities account for the local services they provide. The Assembly Government Measure would require authorities to secure and account for improvement in a much more open and clearer way. There will also be greater clarity in involving citizens and local partners in community planning. The Measure would also reform the way community strategies are drawn up.Mr Sargeant said: “Greater involvement of local residents in community planning can only be a good thing. We all have opinions about the ways in which our communities change and develop, and it is right that clear structures are put in place to ensure that authorities listen to these views.“I hope that this increased clarity and openness will be welcomed by both local residents and local authorities.”