Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015


The Well-being of Future Generations Act 2015 a prosperous Wales, ii) a resilient Wales, iii) a healthier Wales, iv) a more equal Wales, v) a Wales of cohesive communities, vi) a Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language and vii) a globally responsible Wales. A 'sustainable development principle' comprising five aspects is intended to assist in the delivery of the Act's goals and actions; i) long-term thinking, ii) prevention, iii) integration, iv) collaboration and v) involvement.

Application

The Act places duties upon the following bodies operating within Wales:
The Act has five main parts and is supported by four schedules:
Part 1 of the Act provides an overview.

Part 2 Improving well-being

This part of the Act sets out well-being objectives for Welsh ministers and a duty on public bodies to pursue them also. It describes how performance towards achieving the goals should be measured and provides guidance.

Part 3 The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

Part 3 of the Act sets out the role of a Future Generations Commissioner which includes a duty to review and make recommendations and sets up a panel to advise the Commissioner.

Part 4 Public Services Boards

Part 4 of the Act establishes public services boards and places a well-being duty upon them. It describes the preparation and review of local well-being plans.

Part 5 Final Provisions

Part 5 of the Act defines public bodies in the context of the legislation, and sets out regulations and other ancillary matters.

Schedule 1

Annual reports by other public bodies

Schedule 2

The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

Schedule 3

Public Services Boards: Further provision

Schedule 5

Public Services Boards: Consequential amendments and repeals