Council leaders in Wales have welcomed the Welsh Assembly Government's publication of its new 10-year strategy for social services. Cllr Meryl Gravell, said the launch of the Fulfilled Lives, Supportive Communities strategy was a ‘major day for social services in Wales'. ‘We welcome this new vision. The strategy reaffirms social services' unique and integral role within local government and shows confidence in local government to drive forward improvement with our partners. ‘The strategy sets out some clear milestones for action and the association will be working with the Assembly Government to refine the implementation and meet the priorities.' Cllr Gravell also welcomed the WAG announcement that it would review funding of social services as part of the strategy which is due to come into operation from April next year. ‘I am delighted by the Assembly Government's decision to carry out a funding review to which we will contribute. Meeting the financial challenge has been a concern and we welcome the Assembly Government's willingness to address this issue,' she added.
