Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015

The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 2) () is an Act of the National Assembly for Wales that was given royal assent on 29 April 2015; it came into force in April 2016. It set out seven well-being goals:

i) a prosperous Wales,

ii) a resilient Wales,

iii) a healthier Wales,

iv) a more equal Wales,

v) a Wales of cohesive communities,

vi) a Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language and

vii) a globally responsible Wales.

A 'sustainable development principle' comprising five aspects is intended to assist in the delivery of the act's goals and actions:

i) long-term thinking,

ii) prevention,

iii) integration,

iv) collaboration and

v) involvement.

Application

The act places duties upon the following bodies operating within Wales:

• Welsh ministers
• local authorities
• local health boards
• Public Health Wales NHS Trust
• Velindre NHS Trust
• national park authorities
• fire and rescue authorities
• Natural Resources Wales
• The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales
• The Arts Council of Wales
• Sports Council of Wales
• National Library of Wales
• National Museum of Wales

Parts

The act has five main parts and is supported by four schedules:

• Part 1: Introduction
• Part 2: Improving well-being
• Part 3: The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
• Part 4: Public services boards
• Part 5: Final provisions

Part 1 Introduction

Part 1 of the act provides an overview.

Part 2 Improving well-being

This part of the act sets out well-being objectives for Welsh ministers and a duty on public bodies to pursue them also. It describes how performance towards achieving the goals should be measured and provides guidance.

Part 3 The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

Part 3 of the act sets out the role of a Future Generations Commissioner which includes a duty to review and make recommendations and sets up a panel to advise the commissioner. The first commissioner was Sophie Howe, appointed in 2016 to be in post until 2023.

Part 4 Public services boards

Part 4 of the act establishes public services boards and places a well-being duty upon them. It describes the preparation and review of local well-being plans.

Part 5 Final provisions

Part 5 of the act defines public bodies in the context of the legislation, and sets out regulations and other ancillary matters.

Schedule 1

Annual reports by other public bodies

Schedule 2

The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

Schedule 3

Public Services Boards: Further provision

Schedule 5

Public Services Boards: Consequential amendments and repeals

See also

• List of acts and measures of Senedd Cymru

References

External links

• Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015