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Heddiw, cyhoeddodd Mark Drakeford, Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyllid a Llywodraeth Leol, fod Llywodraeth Cymru yn chwilio am ddau aelod i ymuno â phanel sy'n cael ei gadeirio ar y cyd gan y cyn\-Aelodau'r Cynulliad Gwenda Thomas a Rhodri Glyn Thomas. 

Bydd cyn\-Aelod y Cynulliad arall, sef William Graham, a Kathryn Silk, sy'n gynghorydd cymuned ym Mhowys, yn ymuno â'r ddau Gadeirydd. 

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn gofyn am ddatganiadau o ddiddordeb gan glercod cynghorau cymuned a'r rheini sy'n gweithio'n uniongyrchol gyda chymunedau – yn y sectorau cyhoeddus, gwirfoddol neu breifat. 

Mae'r adolygiad yn rhan o gynlluniau ehangach Llywodraeth Cymru i ddiwygio llywodraeth leol a'r nod yw sicrhau bod y mwyafrif o lefelau llywodraeth yn gweithio'n dda ac yn cyflawni. 

Bydd aelodau'r panel yn cael y dasg o edrych ar rôl bosibl cynghorau cymuned; diffinio'r model/strwythur mwyaf priodol ar gyfer llywodraeth leol i gyflawni'r rôl hon yn effeithiol ac ystyried sut y gellid rhoi'r model hwn ar waith ym mhob cwr o Gymru.

Wrth gyhoeddi manylion yr adolygiad heddiw, dywedodd Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet: 


> “Allwn ni ddim â gorbwysleisio faint o wahaniaeth y gall cynghorau cymuned da ei wneud. Cynghorau cymuned sydd fel arfer agosaf at y bobl sy'n cael eu gwasanaethu ganddyn nhw ac, o gadw hynny mewn cof, dyma'r cynghorau sydd hefyd yn y sefyllfa orau i ddarparu gwasanaethau ar gyfer yr ardal leol. 
> 
> “Ond er bod yna rai cynghorau cymuned da iawn ledled Cymru, maen nhw'n amrywio o ran eu maint a'u cyfrifoldebau, ac mae rhai ohonyn nhw'n cynnwys y gymuned yn fwy nag eraill.  
> 
> “Dyna pam mae'n rhaid inni gael sgwrs agored am sut fath o rôl y gallai Cynghorau Cymuned ei chwarae yn y dyfodol a sut allwn ni roi strwythur cyson ar waith sy'n gwasanaethu pob un o'n cymunedau'n dda.
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> “Mae cynrychiolwyr o bob un o'r prif bleidiau gwleidyddol mewn llywodraeth leol yng Nghymru yn eistedd ar y panel a bydd y panel hefyd yn gwneud llawer i ennyn diddordeb pobl mewn materion gwleidyddol.
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> “Mae angen dau aelod arall arnon ni nawr a fydd yn gallu cael dylanwad, yn seiliedig ar eu profiadau nhw eu hunain, ar waith y panel. Rydyn ni'n annog unrhyw un sydd â chefndir cadarn o ymdrin â materion cymunedol i ymgeisio.”

Y bwriad yw dechrau'r adolygiad cynhwysol hwn o Gynghorau Cymuned, a fydd yn seiliedig ar dystiolaeth, ym mis Gorffennaf ac mae'n debygol o bara blwyddyn. Bydd gwahoddiad i'r holl randdeiliaid perthnasol gyfrannu. Bydd hynny yn cynnwys cynghorau cymuned a thref, prif gynghorau a grwpiau cymunedol a'r trydydd sector ac eraill.







Translation:


 
Local Government Secretary Mark Drakeford today announced that the Welsh Government was looking for two members to join a panel co\-chaired by former Assembly Members, Gwenda Thomas and Rhodri Glyn\-Thomas. 

The co\-chairs will joined by another former Assembly Member, William Graham, and Powys councillor, Kathryn Silk.

The Welsh Government is seeking expressions of interest from clerks of community councils and those working directly with communities – whether in the public, voluntary or private sectors.

The review is part of the Welsh Government’s broader plans to reform local government and aims to ensure that the most local level of government works well and delivers results.

Panel members will be asked to look at the potential role of community councils; define the most appropriate model/structure of local government to effectively deliver this role; and consider how this model could be applied across Wales.

Announcing details of the review today, the Cabinet Secretary said: 


> “We should never underestimate the difference that good community councils can make. They are often the closest to the people they serve and, with that kind of insight, are well placed to deliver services for the local area. 
> 
> “However, while there are some very good community councils across Wales, their size, responsibilities and community involvement can vary. 
> 
> “That’s why we need an honest debate about what the future role of Community Councils might look like and how we can put in place a consistent structure that serves all of our communities well.
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> “We have representation on the panel from all the main political parties in local government in Wales and there will also be extensive political engagement as part of the panel’s work.
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> “We now need two extra members who can bring their own experience to bear on the work of the panel. We would encourage anyone with a strong community\-based background to apply.”

The evidence\-based and inclusive review of Community Councils is expected to start in July and take a year. All relevant stakeholders will be invited to contribute including, but not limited to, community and town councils, principal councils and community and third sector groups.