Institute of Welsh Affairs

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How to solve a ‘problem’ like rough sleeping?

Our response to homelessness must be compassionate on a political and human level, writes Lindsay Cordery-Bruce

Housing needs to be at the frontline of our climate strategy

Retrofitting, an upskilled construction workforce and a rigorous inspection regime can ensure that our housing stock is fit for a zero-carbon future, writes Mike Hedges.

Teaching an old dog new tricks: Cross Party Groups

The reputation of the Assembly's Cross Party Groups is often quite poor but organisations need to take the initiative to maximise their usefulness, writes Matthew O'Grady

NEW JOB Understanding Welsh Places Project Lead

Welsh towns receive boost for grassroots planning

Crossing Continents

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