The Welsh Government has opened a 12-week consultation on proposals to modernise local election rules ahead of the 2027 polls.
The updates aim to bring local elections in line with recent Senedd reforms, strengthen bilingual provisions, and ensure candidates’ personal security costs don’t count towards campaign spending limits.
Cllr Lis Burnett, Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) Llywydd said: ‘Standing for election takes courage, commitment and a genuine desire to make a difference. Nobody should feel at risk by deciding to serve their community.
‘These proposed changes recognise that reality and will help make local democracy safer and more accessible for everyone. They also modernise our election rules to reflect the values of fairness and bilingualism that are at the heart of democracy in Wales.’
