My officials and I continue to work with those responsible for the safety of individual buildings in Wales, including local authorities, fire and rescue services, landlords, managing agents and the developers and construction companies responsible for building the homes where defects have been found following formal inspections.   

Local authority services play an essential role in the lives of the people of Wales. The Welsh Government continues to protect funding for our local authorities so authorities can continue to provide these vital services, both statutory and non-statutory. Local service delivery, however, is for local determination.

The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales will publish its first annual report next month, as intended. 

In response to our call for evidence on the delivery of housing through the planning system, I have today published a consultation on proposed changes to 'Planning Policy Wales' and associated advice and guidance. This includes the proposed revocation of technical advice note 1, including paragraph 6.2.

Local authorities are autonomous organisations, responsible and accountable for the licensing services they provide, and ensuring those services are appropriate to the communities they serve.