Press Releases
This must be a budget that reflects the requirements of the Well-being of Future Generations Act
24/10/18
In response to the Welsh Government’s detailed draft budget published today, Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales said:
Tough times call for bold decisions on preventative spend
10/10/18
In response to the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) warning that Welsh councils are at a financial breaking point, Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales said.
Public bodies in Wales can make a simple change to reduce use of plastic
5/10/18
n response to a 48% rise in the purchase of disposable plastic straws by Welsh public bodies over the past five years, Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales said:
More progressive decision-making needed to ensure long-term impact on dealing with Wales’ biggest problems
20/9/18
Responding to the Welsh Government’s ‘Well-being of Wales’ report published today, Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales said:
Hinkley Point
14/9/18
I have respect for the concerns expressed by local people regarding the disposal of waste from Hinkley Point. This is clearly an emotive subject and I can understand why some...
Reviewing public bodies’ annual reports
18/6/18
Reviewing public bodies' annual reports
New spend in health must be invested in approaches to preventative action
23/4/18
"In Wales it has already been recognised that tackling adverse childhood experiences is one of the biggest challenges facing public services now and in the future. For every 100 adults in...
The Impact of AI in Welsh Constituencies
20/4/18
Where will automation hit hardest?
Lord Bird, Founder of The Big Issue, urges Wales to continue to do more to prevent poverty
19/4/18
Prevention and inclusion: lessons for tackling poverty took place at the Pierhead, National Assembly for Wales.
Update on the application of the Well-being of Future Generations Act to environmental permitting decisions
23/3/18
Update on application of the Well-being of Future Generations Act to Natural Resources Wales (NRW) environmental permitting decisions
Update: Planning and Local Development Plans
21/3/18
Following on from a previous statement on Cardiff’s Local Development Plans, Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales explains ongoing work in response to correspondence around planning issues.
Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Auditor General for Wales and Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
15/12/17
Huw Vaughan-Thomas, Auditor General for Wales and Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales have today published a Memorandum of Understanding, which sets out how they will cooperate on their...