The Cardiff Bay Development Corporation was set up by the United Kingdom Government on 3 April 1987 to redevelop one sixth of the area of Cardiff to create Cardiff Bay .
37-456: The Secretary of State for Wales , Nicholas Edwards set out the CBDC's mission statement as: To put Cardiff on the international map as a superlative maritime city which will stand comparison with any such city in the world, thereby enhancing the image and economic well-being of Cardiff and Wales as a whole. The five main aims and objectives were: The CBDC was chiefly responsible for building
74-633: A Minister of State for England with responsibility for English local government . In June 2024, Plaid Cymru , the Welsh nationalist party, called for the position's abolishment describing it as "outdated", that it "entrench[es]" a power imbalance, and its powers should be devolved. The party's representatives accused the shadow Labour holder , Jo Stevens , of having a "contemptuous attitude towards devolution" based on Stevens' comments relating to High Speed 2 and justice and policing . The Conservative incumbent David TC Davies expressed his surprise, stating that
111-680: A North Wales growth deal signed in 2020, and in Mid Wales , the Growing Mid Wales Partnership , led negotiations for a Mid Wales growth deal signed in 2022. The programmes are based on the City deal and Growth deal initiatives set up by the Coalition UK Government in 2012, to promote the decentralisation of the UK economy, by stimulating local economic growth. The initiative began under
148-585: A duty should be placed on regional bodies for promoting the development of the regional economy, and that it should give discretion to the regional bodies over the substantial spending of funds, whether raised regionally or provided by the government. Such transfer of decision-making, may be interpreted as the devolution of some financial powers to the regional bodies from the Welsh Government. Then Cabinet Secretary for Finance Mark Drakeford AM, and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport, Ken Skates AM, rejected
185-551: A further three, but rejecting the recommendations to place a duty and discretion on regional bodies, and to have the regional boundaries to be flexible and "fuzzy". There are two city deals and two growth deals in operation in Wales. Funding for the deals from the UK Government is only guaranteed for the first five years of the deal's operation, for further funding, "Gateway Assessments" have to be performed to justify that further funding
222-401: A number of government departments , was united in a newly created Welsh Office with the secretary of state for Wales at its head, and the Welsh secretary became responsible for education and training, health, trade and industry, environment, transport and agriculture within Wales. During the 1980s and 1990s, as the number of Conservative MPs for Welsh constituencies dwindled almost to zero,
259-571: A predominant economic centre and/or city. Covering the local authorities of Conwy County Borough , Denbighshire , Flintshire , Gwynedd , Isle of Anglesey and Wrexham County Borough , the North Wales Growth Deal was signed on 17 December 2020. Unlike the city regions in South Wales , North Wales lacks a definitive main economic and urban centre, with settlements such as Llandudno , Deeside , Holyhead and Wrexham all having roles in
296-671: Is centred on four regional economic boards in Wales . Each board oversees a city or growth deal signed between 2016 and 2022, lasting 10–15 years. Two of the deals are city deals signed and proposed by their respective economic boards, and their areas are described as "city regions"; the Cardiff Capital Region and Swansea Bay City Region . Whereas in North Wales , the North Wales Economic Ambition Board negotiated
333-458: Is focused on projects relating to the Internet and the city region styled as the "Internet Coast". Growth deals are structured very similarly to city deals, with a similar transfer of powers and responsibility. Growth deals, unlike city deals, are not centred on a city and its city region, As a result of being less geographically restrictive, growth deals are allowed to cover larger areas that lack
370-460: Is necessary. Local authorities may be required to fill in the gaps in funding should the UK Government revoke funds. City deals in Wales are agreements between the UK Government, Welsh Government, and a city or "city region". These agreements allow for a city and its surrounding area to increase their decision-making and responsibility on issues affecting their area. This includes making economic decisions over where public funding should be allocated,
407-448: The 1959 general election . When they came to power in 1964 this was soon put into effect. The post of Secretary of State for Wales came into existence on 17 October 1964; the first incumbent was Jim Griffiths , MP for Llanelli . The position entailed responsibility for Wales, and expenditure on certain public services was delegated from Westminster . In April 1965 administration of Welsh affairs, which had previously been divided between
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#1732851886112444-532: The Cardiff Bay Barrage , the new shopping and housing developments across the old docks in the 1990s and the Roald Dahl Plass development. During the CBDC's lifetime 14,000,000 square feet (1,300,000 m) of non-housing development and 5,780 housing units were built. Around 31,000 new jobs were created and some £1.8 billion of private finance was invested. About 200 acres (81 ha) of derelict land
481-537: The Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition , although no areas in Wales were included in either of the first two waves between 2012 and 2014 under the Coalition government. The initiatives have become one of the main tools for stimulating economic growth outside London to other major economic and urban centres. UK Government budgets in spring 2015 and in 2016 announced the opening of negotiations with
518-764: The Welsh secretary , is a secretary of state in the Government of the United Kingdom , with responsibility for the Wales Office . The incumbent is a member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom . The officeholder works alongside the other Wales Office ministers. The corresponding shadow minister is the shadow secretary of state for Wales . The position is currently held by Jo Stevens having been appointed by Keir Starmer in July 2024. In
555-1061: The "so-called 'party of Wales' is now wanting to silence Wales' voice [in the cabinet]". In Plaid Cymru's motion on 26 June, calling for the post's abolishment, leader of the Welsh Conservatives , Andrew RT Davies , supported the motion after being confused it was a Tory amendment being voted on. Colour key Conservative National Liberal Labour Regional economy in Wales Charles III Heir Apparent William, Prince of Wales First Minister ( list ) Rt Hon Eluned Morgan MS ( L ) Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies MS ( L ) Counsel General-designate – Elisabeth Jones Chief Whip and Trefnydd – Jane Hutt MS (L) Permanent Secretary Sixth Senedd Llywydd (Presiding Officer) Elin Jones MS ( PC ) Leader of
592-634: The Economy of North Wales" in September 2016, setting out the regional plan for improving infrastructure, skills, employment, business growth and innovation. In the March 2017 UK budget , the UK Government announced it was looking forward to proposals for a North Wales Growth Deal. In November 2017, the National Assembly for Wales' Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee recommended to the Welsh Government, that
629-463: The Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee of the National Assembly for Wales conducted a review into City Deals and the Regional Economies of Wales. Their report provided eleven recommendations for the management and structure of the regional economy in Wales. Their recommendations include: The Welsh Government responded stating they accepted five recommendations, accepting in principle
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740-582: The Welsh national anthem , at a conference. The introduction of the National Assembly for Wales and the Welsh Government , after the devolution referendum of 1997, was the beginning of a new era. On 1 July 1999 the majority of the functions of the Welsh Office transferred to the new assembly. The Welsh Office was disbanded, but the post of Secretary of State for Wales was retained, as the head of
777-556: The Welsh Affairs Committee is to encourage additional UK Government and Welsh Government funding to their specific geographical areas. There are no directly elected mayors for the regions in Wales, as there are in England. There are concerns that City deals may increase inequalities between councils across Wales, as the benefits of the deals may be unevenly distributed through increasing regional competition. In November 2017,
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#1732851886112814-532: The Welsh Government and local partners for the Cardiff Capital Region and Swansea Bay city deals respectively, following the success of the initiative in England's urban centres. The first Welsh city deal was signed for the Cardiff Capital Region on 15 March 2016 with the next deal for the Swansea Bay was signed on 20 March 2017. The North Wales Economic Ambition Board published the "Growth Vision for
851-820: The conclusion of a gateway review, which occur every five years during the deal's operation. City or growth deals in Wales differ slightly from those signed in England . There is no transfer of powers from the UK Government to local authorities over financial and planning matters, as the Senedd and the Welsh Government , are responsible for such powers and may request to retain them. Therefore, city or growth deals in Wales have been merely described as purely economic stimulation packages tailor-made for specific areas of Wales, rather than granting areas increased autonomy in financing and economic planning. Various projects can apply for deal funding, including transport and housing initiatives, with
888-467: The deal centred on the latter, the Swansea Bay City Deal was agreed between the local authorities, UK Government and Welsh Government on 20 March 2017. The deal includes £1.3 billion in funding, with almost half (£637 million) coming from the private sector. Other sources of the fund are from the UK and Welsh Governments (£241 million) and other public sector organisations (£396 million). The deal
925-506: The deals to progress at a quicker pace. Swansea Bay would see an extra £5.4 million, North Wales £4.4 million and Mid Wales £1.8 million per year for the remaining years for their respective deals. Totaling to £58.7 million over the next five years. The announcement was done without consulting the Welsh Government. In May 2021, funding for the next five years of the Cardiff Capital Region City Deal were approved following
962-419: The economic region's primary centres. The deal involves £110 million committed by the UK and Welsh Governments (£55 million each), with the funding focused on the digital, tourism, agricultural, food and drink, research and innovation sectors. Each city and growth deal has equivalent bodies to assist in their roles for the regional economy. There are three Regional Skills Partnerships for the four deals, with
999-434: The first half of the 20th century, a number of politicians had supported the creation of the post of Secretary of State for Wales as a step towards home rule for Wales. A post of Minister of Welsh Affairs was created in 1951 under the home secretary and was upgraded to minister of state level in 1954. The Labour Party proposed the creation of a Welsh Office run by a Secretary of State for Wales in their manifesto for
1036-494: The most-effective way to support local growth of businesses and generally how to grow its economy. Covering ten local authorities in the south-east of Wales and centred on Cardiff , the Capital City of Wales , the Cardiff Capital Region City Deal was agreed between the local authorities, UK Government and Welsh Government on 15 March 2016. The deal includes a £1.2 billion investment fund, providing funding to various projects in
1073-475: The newly created Wales Office. Since 1999 there have been calls for the office of Welsh secretary to be scrapped or merged with the posts of Secretary of State for Scotland and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland , to reflect the lesser powers of the role since devolution. Those calling for a Secretary of State for the Union include Robert Hazell, in a department into which Rodney Brazier has suggested adding
1110-415: The office fell into disrepute. Nicholas Edwards , MP for Pembrokeshire , held the post for eight years. On his departure, the government ceased to look within Wales for the secretary of state, and the post was increasingly used as a way of getting junior high-fliers into the Cabinet . John Redwood in particular caused embarrassment when he publicly demonstrated his inability to sing " Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau ",
1147-853: The project had "reinforced the competitive position of Cardiff" and "contributed to a massive improvement in the quality of the built environment". However, the regeneration project had been less successful in generating employment. The evaluation concluded that "the overall outcome, while representing a major achievement and massive step forward, falls short of the original vision." Secretary of State for Wales Charles III Heir Apparent William, Prince of Wales First Minister ( list ) Rt Hon Eluned Morgan MS ( L ) Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies MS ( L ) Counsel General-designate – Elisabeth Jones Chief Whip and Trefnydd – Jane Hutt MS (L) Permanent Secretary Sixth Senedd Llywydd (Presiding Officer) Elin Jones MS ( PC ) Leader of
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1184-557: The recommendation in a joint response on behalf of the Welsh Government. The North Wales Growth Deal was signed on 17 December 2020, with the Mid Wales Growth Deal signed on 13 January 2022. In March 2021, UK Chancellor , Rishi Sunak , announced that three deals in Wales would receive their funding over a shorter period, with allocated funding provided earlier than agreed in the deals. Earlier funding would save local authorities in repayment costs and allow invested projects in
1221-505: The region over two decades. Part of the £1.2 billion has already been allocated towards the South Wales Metro (£734 million). The remaining are proposed to be used for other transport schemes in the region, housing investment, employment site investment, and for developing research and innovation facilities. Covering the local authorities of Carmarthenshire , Neath Port Talbot , Pembrokeshire and City and County of Swansea , with
1258-438: The regional economic boards having the responsibility on whether to grant funding and to decide how much funding should be allocated. There are no Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) in Wales as there are in England, as powers granted to LEPs are also already devolved. The public sector bodies involved in city or growth deals are, therefore, the UK Government, Welsh Government, and local authorities. Their purpose described by
1295-498: The regional economy. The deal involves £240 million committed by the UK and Welsh Governments (£120 million each), with the remaining £760 million from other partners and the private sector, totalling the deal to be worth £1 billion. This funding was committed on 4 November 2019, with the deal itself signed on 17 December 2020. The deal is led by the North Wales Economic Ambition Board, with representatives from
1332-446: The six principal councils of North Wales, Bangor University , Wrexham Glyndŵr University , Grŵp Llandrillo Menai , Coleg Cambria , and various private sector representatives. Covering the local authorities of Ceredigion and Powys , the Mid Wales Growth Deal was signed on 13 January 2022. The deal covers largely rural and sparsely populated mountainous landscapes of central Wales, with Aberystwyth , Newtown and Welshpool being
1369-516: Was reclaimed. The Chairman was Sir Geoffrey Inkin . The first Chief Executive was Barry Lane , who was later succeeded by Michael Boyce. The CBDC was dissolved on 31 March 2000. The Cardiff Harbour Authority took over the CBDC's management of the barrage, the Inland Bay and the Rivers Taff and Ely on 1 April 2000. An evaluation of the regeneration of Cardiff Bay published in 2004 concluded that
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