Mae’r Papur Gwyn yn cyflenwi bargen newydd i Lywodraeth Leol sy’n ail-lunio’r berthynas rhwng Llywodraeth Cymru a Llywodraeth Leol, gyda fframwaith newydd o ddarparu gwasanaethau cyhoeddus yn seiliedig ar yr egwyddorion ym Mil Llesiant Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol (Cymru). Byddai Llywodraeth Cymru yn gosod nifer fach o flaenoriaethau mewn meysydd cenedlaethol allweddol – er enghraifft, addysg, gwasanaethau cymdeithasol, datblygu economaidd a chynllunio – gan adael i Lywodraeth Leol osod y crynswth o’i blaenoriaethau gyda phobl leol. Rhoddid pŵer cymhwysedd cyffredinol i Awdurdodau Lleol a Chynghorau Cymuned cymwys.
The White Paper delivers a new deal for Local Government which recasts the relationship between Welsh Government and Local Government, with a new framework for public service delivery based on the principles of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Bill. Priorities would be set by Welsh Government in a small number of key national priority areas – for example, education, social services, economic development, waste and planning – leaving Local Government to set the bulk of its priorities with local people. Local Authorities and eligible Community Councils would be granted a general power of competence.