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
Gweinidog dros Lywodraeth Leol yng Nghymru
Incumbent
Rebecca Evans MS
since 14 May 2021 (2021-05-14)
Welsh Government
Department of Local Government
StyleWelsh Minister
StatusCabinet Minister
AbbreviationLocal Government Minister
Member of
Reports tothe Senedd and the First Minister of Wales
SeatCardiff
NominatorFirst Minister of Wales
AppointerThe Crown
Term lengthFive years
Formation12 May 1999
First holderPeter Law AM
Salary£105,701 per annum[1]

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.[2] 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.[3]

Ministers

The below shows all ministerial positions to cover the briefs of Housing and/or Local Government, as the role has not always been held by one Minister alone.

Name Picture Entered office Left office Political party Government

Secretary for Local Government and Regeneration (1999–2000)

Peter Law AM 12 May 1999 9 February 2000 Labour Michael government

Secretary for Local Government and Housing (2000)

Peter Law AM 9 February 2000 16 October 2000 Labour Interim Morgan Government

Minister for Finance and Local Government (2000–2007)

Edwina Hart AM 5 October 2000 1 May 2003 Labour First Morgan government
Sue Essex AM 1 May 2003 3 May 2007 Labour Second Morgan government

Minister for Social Justice and Local Government (2007–2011)

Brian Gibbons AM 19 July 2007 9 December 2009 Labour Fourth Morgan government
Carl Sargeant AM 9 December 2009 2011 Labour First Jones government

Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing (2007–2011)

Jane Davidson AM 19 July 2007 2011 Labour Fourth Morgan government
First Jones government

Minister for Housing Regeneration & Heritage Minister for Education and Skills (2011–2016)

Huw Lewis AM 11 May 2011 19 May 2016 Labour Second Jones government

Minister for Local Government and Communities Minister for Natural Resources (2011–2016)

Carl Sargeant AM 11 May 2011 19 May 2016 Labour Second Jones government

Minister for Housing and Regeneration (2016–2017)

Rebecca Evans AM 19 May 2016 November 2017 Labour Third Jones government

Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children (2016–17)
Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Public Services (2017–18)

Carl Sargeant AM 19 May 2016 3 November 2017 Labour Third Jones government
Alun Davies AM 3 November 2017 13 December 2018 Labour Third Jones government

Minister for Housing and Local Government (2018–2021)

Minister for Climate Change (including Housing portfolio) (2021–present)

Julie James MS 13 December 2018 (as Housing and Local Government) 13 May 2021 (as Housing and Local Government) Labour First Drakeford Government
13 May 2021 (as Climate Change) present (as Climate Change) Second Drakeford Government
Minister for Finance and Local Government (2021–present)
Rebecca Evans MS 13 May 2021 present Labour Second Drakeford Government

See also

References
  1. "Determination on Members' Pay and Allowances: 2020–2021" (PDF). Senedd Cymru. 9 April 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  2. "Julie James MS: Minister for Housing and Local Government". GOV.WALES. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  3. Mosalski, Ruth (13 May 2021). "Live updates as Mark Drakeford overhauls Welsh Government cabinet". WalesOnline. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
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