Tributes have been paid to Sioned Wyn Davies who has retired as Wrexham Council’s top legal officer. The Chief Officer Governance and Customer role is a key one for the local authority and includes Legal, democratic and registration, digital, communications and customer services – and is most often seen publicly offering advice during council meetings, […]
FLINTSHIRE is playing a part in modernising civil registration as major changes announced. Amendments to the Marriage Act 1949 came in to force on May 4 which means for the first time since records began in 1837, the marriage register will no longer be the legal record for civil marriage in England and Wales. The marriage register has been replaced and couples will now sign a marriage schedule. Flintshire s Gareth Owens, Chief Officer Governance said: “This is the most significant change in civil registration since 1837 and the Registration Service is delighted to be part of this exciting change. “The Registrar will be responsible for a new marriage schedule and after a marriage ceremony will record the details on an electronic system, creating the legal record and allowing for marriage certificates to be printed.
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