New to the Senedd, or just want a quick refresher after the 2026 election?
Here are five things worth knowing:
1. The Senedd is the Welsh Parliament
The Senedd is where decisions are made about many aspects of life in Wales, like health, education, housing, transport, and the environment.
Members of the Senedd play a crucial role in checking Welsh Government plans and spending, and suggest improvements to make things better for everyone in Wales.
Find out more about how the Senedd works and what it does.
2. You have six Members representing you in the Senedd
Everyone in Wales has six Members of the Senedd representing their area. You can contact any of them about issues in your community – it doesn’t matter whether you voted for them or not.
Not sure who your Members are? Use your postcode to search for them.
3. Wales is divided into 16 areas called constituencies
For Senedd elections, Wales is divided into 16 areas called constituencies. Each constituency is represented by six Members of the Senedd.
You can find yours by entering your postcode into our constituency finder map.
4. The election is on Thursday 7 May
Following the Senedd election in May 2026, a flurry of activity known as “early business” has begun. This includes electing a Presiding Officer and First Minister.
Read in more detail about what happens after a Senedd election.
5. You can visit the Senedd - it’s your parliament
The Senedd building in Cardiff Bay is open throughout the year and entry is free.
Visit us in Cardiff Bay and take a tour, explore the play area, view the latest exhibition, watch a debate, or just enjoy the view with a cuppa from the café.
There’s always something happening – find out what’s on at the Senedd.