Welsh Government and councils sign 'landmark agreement'
The Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Welsh Government and Local Government in Wales creates a framework for national and local government to work more effectively together, cutting unnecessary bureaucracy while respecting each other's democratic roles.
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The Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Welsh Government and Local Government in Wales creates a framework for national and local government to work more effectively together, cutting unnecessary bureaucracy while respecting each other's democratic roles.
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