Planning for a ‘no-deal’ Brexit is being taken seriously across Wales and many public bodies have ramped up their efforts since the summer of 2018, but the picture varies across the country. That’s the conclusion of a report, published today, by the Auditor General for Wales. In it, he sets out some clear messages to all Welsh public bodies as they grapple with the major challenges and uncertainties of Brexit.

A discussion paper and six-point checklist has been produced for councils in Wales to help improve overview and scrutiny functions. Today’s publication brings together some common themes and issues that have been identified during audit work across the 22 local authorities during 2017-18.

The discussion paper highlights six key areas that many councils could reflect on in light of current and future challenges.