Torfaen Council praised for its clear vision, leadership and plans for improvement

No

Torfaen County Borough Council has a clear strategic vision, driven by open and inclusive leadership, and is actively developing its corporate arrangements to deliver improved outcomes. That is the conclusion of the Auditor General’s Corporate Assessment report into the authority, which is published today.

Annual review outlines our equality and diversity progress

No
In 2015-16, the Auditor General for Wales and the Wales Audit Office continued to develop our overall programme of work to help ensure that the necessary arrangements are in place to fully meet our equality duties and objectives.
This report looks back over the progress made against those objectives and the key developments that have taken place over the year. 
The report also highlights key areas of focus for our programme of equality work in 2016-17, which include:
  • implementing our equal pay and workforce diversity action plan

Procurement of rail franchise presents risks, challenges and opportunities for Welsh Government

No

The Welsh Government must manage the risks around its approach to the procurement of the next Wales and Borders rail franchise if it is to fully realise the intended benefits. This is according to a report released today by the Auditor General for Wales on the Welsh Government’s investment in rail services and infrastructure.