Wales's first minister, who also leads Plaid Cymru, has pledged to look at the distribution of powers between the Welsh government and local councils.
The commitment came ahead of scheduled talks with Andy Burnham, who has publicly advocated moving more devolved responsibilities down to councils. No detailed timetable or specific proposals were released alongside the first minister's statement.
The issue of devolving additional powers to local authorities forms part of a broader conversation about the balance of governance within the UK. Proponents argue that shifting responsibilities closer to councils can improve accountability and local service delivery, while critics often warn of fragmentation or inconsistency across regions.
Officials from both sides are expected to discuss the scope of any potential changes, how they might be implemented and what safeguards would be needed to protect public services. The first minister's pledge signals a willingness to consider the questions raised by council devolution, but further details are likely to await the outcome of the talks.