The Welsh Assembly Government’s Voluntary Sector Scheme makes provision for twice yearly meetings between representatives of the third sector and each of the Cabinet Ministers.  The current Minister for Economy and Transport is the Deputy First Minister, Ieuan Wyn Jones AM.

The meetings take place in the summer and winter of each year.  Either side can put items on the agenda provided that they fall within the ministerial brief and that they address broad third sector issues.

You can find the minutes and papers from these meetings below.

A third sector economy and transport forum meets to discuss issues and to plan for each of the ministerial meetings.  The forum is made up of representatives from national networks and relevant local networks: membership is agreed by the Voluntary Sector Partnership Council.

Support to the forum and for the ministerial meetings is provided by WCVA.  Helen Wilkinson is the policy officer with responsibility for economy and transport.  You can contact her at hwilkinson@wcva.org.uk or tel: 01745 357582.

View Network Wales Article re meeting
View Minutes 21.10.09
View Agenda 30.6.10
View Paper on Transport Issues
View Paper on Gender Budgeting
View Economic Renewal Consultation