Minister for Housing and Local Government


The Minister for Housing and Local Government is a cabinet position in the Welsh Government which was created in December 2018. Prior to then, the position was titled as Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, which existed from 2016-2018.
The minister is responsible for local authorities' housing activities, homelessness, regulation of the private rented sector, regulation of commercial tenancies let by local authorities, Local Government relations and structures, the audit and inspection of public services, planning regulation, and a range of other issues.
Under the Government of the 5th Assembly the position was reinstated, and Julie James MS currently holds the post.

Ministers

The below shows all ministerial positions to cover the briefs of Housing and/or Local Government, as the role has not always been held by one Minister alone.