About the Senedd

The Welsh Parliament is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people.

Commonly known as the Senedd, it makes laws for Wales, agrees Welsh taxes and holds the Welsh Government to account.

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Topics

Agriculture, Forestry and Food

Includes rural affairs, food production, and woodland management

Animal welfare

Includes a range of areas of animal welfare matters

Business, Economy and Finance

Includes trade, labour market and economic development

Brexit

Matters relating to the UK's exit from the European Union and the potential impacts for Wales

Children and Young People

Includes children’s rights and well-being

Communities and Housing

Includes housing standards, community safety and tackling poverty

Constitution

Includes constitutional and legislative matters

COVID-19

The latest coronavirus information including news, committee inquiries, research and analysis

Culture

Includes arts, heritage and media

Education

Includes the curriculum, teaching and qualifications

Energy

Including energy generation and energy efficiency

Environment

Includes climate change, water and flooding

Equality and Human Rights

The latest from across the Senedd on equality and human rights.

Health and Care Services

Includes public health, mental health and the NHS in Wales

International

Includes International Relations

Justice

Includes matters relating to justice

Local Government

Includes local government reform, elections and the Local Government settlement for Wales

Marine and Fisheries

Includes marine protected areas and any vessel-owning or vessel-operating fishing businesses in Wales

Media and Communications

The latest from across the Senedd on media and communications

Planning

Includes all areas of planning policy including building regulations

Social Care

Includes children's social care, services for older people and support for carers

Transport

Includes roads, highways, public transport and ports

Welsh Language

Includes Welsh medium education, the Welsh Language Commissioner and Welsh Language Strategies

Latest

Senedd election ‘quotas law’ could lead to legal challenges

Firefighters failed by leadership – Senedd Committee

Public transport should be free for young people

Women express disappointment at Welsh Government response to gynaecological cancer concerns

Senedd Wales Quiz: How much do you know?

Major changes to the Senedd approved
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Featured

Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Stage 1 report

This report by the Reform Bill Committee sets out recommendations in relation to the general principles of the Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill.

Reform Bill Committee

Discover more about the work and membership of the Reform Bill Committee.

How committees work

Find out more about the role of committees and how you can take part in their work.

What's on

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What's On

Discover exhibitions and events on at the Senedd, online and across Wales.

Virtual tour of the Senedd

Wherever you are in the world, step inside and explore the Senedd with a virtual tour.