For local government purposes, Wales is (since 1996) divided into 22 single-tier principal areas Local Government (Wales) Act 1994, which are responsible for the provision of all local government services, including education, social work, environment and roads services.
For local government purposes, Wales has been divided into 22 single-tier principal areas since 1 April 1996. The principal councils are responsible for the provision of all local government services, including education, social work, environment and roads services.