Minister for Local Government (Wales)
The Minister for Local Government (Welsh: Gweinidog dros Lywodraeth Leol yng Nghymru) is a cabinet position in the Welsh Government which has existed in various forms since the creation of the Welsh Government. The office is currently held by the Minister for Finance Rebecca Evans MS.
Minister for Local Government of Wales | |
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| Gweinidog dros Lywodraeth Leol yng Nghymru | |
| Welsh Government Department of Local Government | |
| Style | Welsh Minister |
| Status | Cabinet Minister |
| Abbreviation | Local Government Minister |
| Member of | |
| Reports to | the Senedd and the First Minister of Wales |
| Seat | Cardiff |
| Nominator | First Minister of Wales |
| Appointer | The Crown |
| Term length | Five years |
| Formation | 12 May 1999 |
| First holder | Peter Law AM |
| Salary | £105,701 per annum |
In the past, the position had responsibility for housing in Wales. From 2018 to 2021, the position was titled as Minister for Housing and Local Government under the term of Julie James MS.
The minister was responsible for local authorities' housing activities, homelessness, regulation of the private rented sector, regulation of commercial tenancies let by local authorities, Local Government relations and structures, the audit and inspection of public services, planning regulation, and a range of other issues. Responsibilities involved with Local Government was merged with Finance responsibilities, and responsibilities on housing was transferred to a new super department (climate change) under Julie James.