With a shocking increase in dirty streets in Wales, Alex Myles argues that a meaningful behaviour change campaign from government is required to tackle the scourge of litter and fly-tipping across our communities.

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Buy a CopyWith a shocking increase in dirty streets in Wales, Alex Myles argues that a meaningful behaviour change campaign from government is required to tackle the scourge of litter and fly-tipping across our communities.
Economist Calvin Jones calls for a new national conversation on rural Wales.
May 2025 sees the release of the booklet The Federal-Confederal Letters by David Melding and Glyndwr Cennydd Jones. The letters spanning October 2023 to March 2025 explore issues of constitutional history and development in the UK and internationally, making the case for much needed reform in the individual and collective governing arrangements for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Award-winning journalist Will Hayward reviews the booklet for the welsh agenda.
WCPP’s Prof Dan Bristow and Dr Jack Price outline key principles for local government reform.