Wrexham National Eisteddfod

The Electoral Commission

Time: 4 August, 11am to 3pm

Location: Senedd Stand

The Electoral Commission is the independent body that oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. Drop in for an informal session to ask your questions about how elections work, how to vote and what rules apply.

Whether you're a first-time voter or just curious, this is your chance to get clear, impartial answers.

Senedd Petitions Committee

Time: 6 August, 2pm

Location: Senedd Stand

Petitioning is one of the most direct ways to suggest how something could change. They can raise awareness, influence laws and policies, or even prompt Senedd debates.

Drop in for an informal session with the Senedd Petitions Committee. It’s your chance to ask questions, explore the process, and get clear, practical answers.

Whether you’re starting your first petition—or just want to understand the system better—this session is for you.

Senedd Finance Committee

Time: 7 August, 11am

Location: Senedd Stand

The Finance Committee is responsible for examining the Welsh Government's budget and associated taxation and spending plans.

Drop in for an informal session with the Committee to discuss your views on how the Welsh Government should spend its budget—around £28 billion—for 2026–27.

Whether you’re interested in health, education, climate, or communities—this is your chance to share your perspectives with the Committee.

Senedd Standards of Conduct Committee

Time: 7 August, 1pm to 2pm

Location: Senedd Stand

The Standards of Conduct Committee is reviewing how the Senedd can better promote a culture of dignity and respect—so everyone feels comfortable when interacting with the Senedd.

Join them at an informal drop-in session and share your perspectives on what more could be done to ensure the Senedd remains a safe and inclusive organisation.

Senedd Culture Committee

Time: 7 August, 3pm to 4pm

Location: Senedd Stand

Join the Senedd’s Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport and International Relations Committee for an informal drop-in session.

They want to hear your views on how the Welsh Government funds culture, sport, and the Welsh language

Dathlu Dafydd Êl

Time: 7 August, 4pm

Location: Y Stiwdio

Following the sad death of the Senedd’s first Presiding Officer, Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas, earlier this year, this session will be an opportunity to celebrate his life and his contribution to public life in Wales along with members of his family, friends and colleagues.

As a key figure on the journey to devolution, Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas led the brand new Assembly through its first 12 years of existence.

It was his firm leadership during this period that put the Assembly on track to become the Senedd it is today.

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Patience, goodwill…and a smile – A decade in a Llywydd’s life

Time: 8 August, 11am

Location: Cymdeithasau

After 10 years as the Llywydd of the Senedd, this will be Elin Jones MS's last summer at the helm after she announced earlier this year that she will not put her name forward to be the Presiding Officer after next year’s May 2026 election.

A Plaid Cymru Member for Ceredigion since the establishment of the Welsh Assembly in 1999, she was elected as Presiding Officer in 2016 and this in-conversation session, led by Nest Jenkins of ITV Cymru, will be an opportunity to look back and reflect on some of the milestones since 1999 and celebrate the impact that the Senedd has had on democracy and life in Wales.

They will also look towards the future and consider what lies ahead for the Senedd after the next election.

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The Electoral Commission

Time: 9 August, 10am to 12pm

Location: Senedd Stand

The Electoral Commission is the independent body that oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. Drop in for an informal session to ask your questions about how elections work, how to vote and what rules apply.

Whether you're a first-time voter or just curious, this is your chance to get clear, impartial answers.