2017 in Wales
This article is about the particular significance of the year 2017 to Wales and its people. Incumbents First Minister – Carwyn Jones Secretary of State for Wales – Alun Cairns Archbishop of Wales – Barry Morgan, Bishop of Llandaff; John Davies, Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, from 6 September Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales – Geraint Llifon National Poet of Wales – Ifor ap Glyn Events January 1 January – Wales football manager Chris Coleman is revealed as the Nos Galan runner at the traditional New Year event in the Cynon Valley. 27 January – A farewell service is held at Llandaff Cathedral for retiring Archbishop of Wales Barry Morgan. February February – It is announced that Coleg Harlech will close as an adult education site at the end of the academic year. 9 February – Christina Rees returns to the Labour front bench as Shadow Secretary of State for Wales. 22 February – The British government confirms that in future MPs will be able to use the Welsh language during meetings of the Welsh Grand Committee. March 13 March – A petition by the parents of April Jones, calling for sex offenders to remain on the register