Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015
Act of the National Assembly for Wales
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ToursExplore Lably’s 3D tours- 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
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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