Better politics, putting local people in charge
We will take power away from Cardiff Bay and give it back to local people
Devolution was meant to give more people the chance to be involved in running Wales, not just move power from London to Cardiff Bay. Too much power in Wales is hoarded by a centralising political elite. Devolution has had its successes but it's becoming too much like Westminster; too distant from people and with too much control over our communities.
Wales can harness the knowledge and experience of our people and finally use the ideas to help change our country. The more power we give to our urban and rural communities, the more problems can be solved through local action.
We will empower local decision-making by freeing Councils from the bureaucratic rules imposed on them by Ministers, and giving local people more influence over their communities' future.
Welsh Liberal Democrats will:
- Make sure your council can deliver for you by cutting restrictions that stop them innovating and acting in the best interest of local communities.
- Enact a new law to give your community more power over local decisions on housing, culture, the environment and local services
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