Dear all

Many thanks for your consultation letter in relation to the Local Government (Democracy) (Wales) Bill. The members of Llandyfaelog Community Council have discussed the document and wish to make the following points:

Access to information (Town and Community Councils)

Question 8: Do you think the provisions relating to improving access to information (Town and Community Councils) are appropriate?

Yes

Please expand on your answer:

The Local Government Act 1972 requires a summons signed by the Clerk to be left at or sent by post to the usual residence of every member of Council. This does not allow for such a document to be sent by email. Could we therefore ask for clarification on whether this bill will amend this requirement in Wales?

Should these changes be put in place, what actions will be undertaken in relation to areas with poor internet coverage? Several Community and Town Clerks live in such areas and would currently be unable to carry out work on line?

Question 3: Do you think the changes being made to the Commission are appropriate?

Yes

Please expand on your answer:

In the view of Llandyfaelog Community Council, it will remain extremely important to ensure consultation is undertaken with relevant partners such as County and Community and Town Councils whenever changes are recommended by the Commission.

Kind regards

Arfon Davies

Clerc / Clerk