UK Parliament passed the Government of Wales Act 1998, providing the legal basis for the National Assembly for Wales. There have been a number of changes and additions to the Welsh Parliament/ Senedd Cymru powers since then, including through the Government of Wales Act 2006, the Wales Act 2014, the Wales Act 2017 and the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020.
With the May 2026 election, the Senedd expanded to 96 members instead of 60, and formed 16 constituencies which each have six elected members.
Welsh Parliament/ Senedd Cymru has power to make laws on a range of devolved matters, including culture. This includes Arts Council of Wales, arts and crafts, museums and galleries, libraries, archives and historical records, and cultural activities and projects.
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