Madam,

The latest annual report by the Welsh Government on local authorities’ performance confirms that Gwynedd continues to be among the best, and is fourth amongst all Welsh councils.

The Performance Bulletin for Local Authorities showed that Gwynedd is fourth amongst all authorities in Wales. The report shows that Gwynedd has performed higher than the national average in 55 per cent (22) of the areas assessed in 2015/16, which is positive considering that Wales’s average has improved in 65 per cent of all areas.

In comparison with Gwynedd Council’s performance last year, the authority succeeded in improving or maintaining the performance of 61 per cent of the areas assessed.

When comparing with the all-Wales performance, the authority succeeded in improving or maintaining performance above the Wales median in 74 per cent of those areas.

It is pleasing to note that the council’s performance has stayed firm over the past year, despite the current challenging economic circumstances.

This independent report is evidence of our success in delivering for Gwynedd residents and shows that we do everything possible to provide the best for the county’s residents despite the fact that budgets are the finances are diminishing.

As has been the case for many years, it’s pleasing to report that Gwynedd Council’s performance continues to be amongst the best in Wales.

It clearly shows the dedication of our staff, our councillors and our partners in order to maintain services in the most challenging period in the authority’s history.

Yours etc, Cllr Dyfed Edwards, Leader, Gwynedd Council