Yes. The finance system for local government will need to change to support the wider reforms I am considering and to make councils more sustainable and self-sufficient.

My vision is a strong Wales within a reformed United Kingdom. The governance of the union must reflect the reality that it is a voluntary union of four parts working together for mutual benefit. It must be a union of equals underpinned by fair funding.

We continue to make the case to the UK Government to guarantee all EU Structural Funds for the 2014-2020 programmes.

I have regular discussions with a variety of stakeholders and colleagues on financial issues, including priorities within the Communities and Children portfolio.

I will announce the provisional local government settlement for 2017-18 on 19 October, the day after the draft budget.