The Wales Centre for Public Policy explores the fiscal challenges facing local government, and argues that fostering and sustaining strong community partnerships will be essential for success.
The Blue Badge application process: ‘inconsistent’ and ‘heartbreaking’
Matthaus Bridge outlines the problems with the current blue badge application process and shares the stories of those affected.
How Effective Was the Early Voting Pilot?
Jess Blair examines the impact of the early vote pilot rolled out during the May elections in Wales.
Local Elections: The State of Play in Wales
Harry Thompson takes a look at the current landscape of Welsh politics, and where the main parties stand in the wake of the local elections.
The Welsh Voter Problem
Ahead of the local elections, Maddy Dhesi calls for removing the barriers that contribute to low voter turnout in Wales.
Just Days Left to Register to Vote and Make your Voice Heard
Rhydian Thomas urges voters across Wales to register to vote by the deadline on Thursday in order to have their say in the local elections on 5 May.
Dim ond diwrnodau sydd ar ôl i gofrestru i bleidleisio a chodi eich llais yn yr etholiadau lleol ym mis Mai
Mae Rhydian Thomas yn annog pleidleiswyr ar draws Gymru i gofrestru i bleidleisio erbyn y dyddiad cau ar ddydd Iau er mwyn iddynt allu dweud eu dweud ar 5 Mai
Valuing Local Democracy
John Bader, Chair of the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales, explains the Panel’s decision to increase councillors’ pay.
IWA Analysis: Where Next for the Foundational Economy?
Over the last two years the IWA has been exploring the foundational economy through a project to develop new ideas