Gerald Holtham and Tegid Roberts make the case for a system of enhanced social insurance, to meet the escalating costs of social care
The end of Part One
Daran Hill considers the implications of the interim local election results
Promises, promises …what we shall be looking out for in the party manifestos
Michael Trickey looks at what the General Election manifestos might mean for public spending and public services in Wales
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.
The future of media in Wales: policy challenges
Dr Ruth McElroy looks at two major policy challenges affecting media in Wales: representation of Wales in public service broadcasting programming and lack of quality journalism covering Welsh affairs.
The signal and the noise 2: general election 2017 days 9 – 11
Adam Somerset offers a personal reflection on days 9 – 11 of the election campaign
The theory of flatpack democracy
Laura Crossman argues that a town council is no longer a place for politics
Driverless cars as a service, batteries and urban spaces…
Professor Mark Barry shares ideas on how the role of the car may change over the next 20 years