Alun Davies sets out his thoughts on the process for forging agreement on local government reform.
Mae the welsh agenda yn gylchgrawn Saesneg sydd yn cael ei hariannu gan Gyngor Llyfrau Cymru. Mae erthyglau’r cylchgrawn yn Saesneg ond mae’r tudalennau am waith y Sefydliad Materion Cymraeg ar gael yn ddwyieithog.
Expansion of the Senedd requires public consent
Robin Hunter Clarke argues a referendum should be held before Wales has more Assembly Members.
A Rural Voice across Europe
Jessica Morgan and Liz Bickerton argue Wales needs a stronger rural voice
Stuff the ballot box: electoral reform in local government
Merlin Gable analyses the upcoming electoral reform in local government and why it may mark a turning point for Welsh democracy.
Building a New Economy – from rhetoric to reality
Chris Johnes and Neil McInroy set out the rationale for a conference held today exploring different way of running local economies
Building a new local economy in Wales
Chris Johnes and Neil Mclnroy examine new opportunities to strengthen local economies
Solving Social Care. And more besides
Gerald Holtham and Tegid Roberts make the case for a system of enhanced social insurance, to meet the escalating costs of social care
The aftermath of the Welsh local government elections. Part 2: Policy options
This follow-up piece outlines some of the policy options available to the newly elected local authorities on 5th May, and examines a number of more radical and difficult policy options.
The aftermath of the Welsh local government elections. Part 1: Policy context
Caitlin Prowle and Malcolm Prowle set out the policy context which Welsh local authorities now face in terms of existing challenges and financial resources.