Labour in the Assembly has pioneered a new openness in the way government is run. We work closely in partnership with communities and groups across Wales and have thrown open our processes and procedures to the people we serve.

• A new Government of Wales Act secured. The Act gives more power to the Assembly to help improve the lives of people and communities in Wales, puts the voters in charge of elections by ending dual candidacy and makes Ministers more accountable.
• Put in place a radical and innovative programme for reforming public services. Informed by the Beecham Report this programme requires that citizens will be far better served through public service organisations working across geographical and service boundaries. We are putting in place a performance management framework that will support reform and the achievement of better services.
• Moved government closer to the people by establishing and running the Assembly Government roadshow. Just last year, it held 22 local events across Wales.
• Established the unique Assembly Government open microphone session, giving people the opportunity to question Ministers face-to-face. Last year four sessions were held – in Wrexham, Bangor, Newport and Newtown.
• Delivering open government by publishing the minutes of Cabinet meetings. People in Wales can see direct the decisions taken on their behalf.
• Produce annual reports from the First Minister, on sustainable development, equalities, social justice and the Welsh language so that people can see what their government is doing on their behalf.
• New Assembly Government building opened in Merthyr Tydfil and new offices now under development in Llandudno Junction and Aberystwyth. Labour is spreading prosperity throughout Wales by locating civil service jobs outside Cardiff.
• Support given to set up the Muslim Women Talk Wales group to help improve the engagement of women in Welsh society.
• Support for the Minority Ethnic Youth Forum to help young people from black and minority ethnic communities in Wales to have a real say in government and in the decisions that impact on their lives.
• Established the Faith Communities Forum, bringing together 11 different faith groups to improve community relations and improve dialogue with government.