Mike Cuddy reflects on the findings of the Independent Review on Community and Town Councils in Wales
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.
No quick solutions in reforming Welsh local government
Peter Black offers thoughts on how to make sure Welsh local government reform is lasting and empowering.
Is a Welsh vacant land tax a half-measure?
Peter Black weighs up the implications of the Welsh Government’s proposed vacant land tax
The learning curve of an assembly for Wales.
Peter Black looks back at how the assembly, and the role of its members, has changed since 1999.
A budget cast in partnership
Peter Black gives insight into how the latest Welsh budget deal has been negotiated.
Modern local councils should be empowered, not shackled to Welsh ministers
Peter Black says local government reform must do more to empower communities.
The strange death of coalition Britain
Peter Black says that the Liberal Democrats have rebuilt successfully before now.
Using taxation to deliver fairness
Peter Black says taxation is a lever which can be used to alleviate in-work poverty.
The unanswered questions around local government reorganisation in Wales
Ahead of the First Minister’s statement on the Williams Commission tomorrow, Peter Black examines the questions that remain unanswered around local government reorganisation.