Press Releases
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...
World’s Largest Lesson 18th – 25th September 2017
12/9/17
As we start the new school year, I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of a very special upcoming date in the global calendar, which will provide...
Long-term thinking will determine the Wales we want
25/7/17
The first major report on current and future well-being in Wales by Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales is published Tuesday, 25th July 2017.
Shaping Accountability in Wales for Future Generations
22/11/16
A radical, ground-breaking culture change is essential if public bodies are going to provide better service provision, now and for future generations
The Shape of Things to Come
22/11/16
A radical, ground-breaking culture change is essential if public bodies are going to provide better service provision, now and for future generations. That’s the key message at a collaborative event...
What does well-being look like now and in the future?
20/10/16
A key part of the Well-being of Future Generations Act established Public Services Boards (PSBs) to make sure that local organisations work together to improve the well-being of their area...
Welsh Budget must set public bodies on right track
18/10/16
The Future Generations Commissioner, Sophie Howe has today responded to the Welsh draft budget:
Social Prescribing approach could lessen pressure on GPs
12/10/16
In response to a British Medical Association survey that revealed that a quarter of GPs in Wales are considering leaving the profession.
Taking Wales Forward Programme for Government provides new opportunities
20/9/16
As the First Minister highlights, this is an opportunity to take a new approach. I am encouraged the Welsh Government recognises the need for new ways of working to make...