Michael Trickey looks at what the General Election manifestos might mean for public spending and public services in Wales

Michael Trickey looks at what the General Election manifestos might mean for public spending and public services in Wales
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.
Caitlin Prowle and Malcolm Prowle set out the policy context which Welsh local authorities now face in terms of existing challenges and financial resources.
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.
Adam Somerset offers a personal reflection on days 9 – 11 of the election campaign
Laura Crossman argues that a town council is no longer a place for politics
Professor Mark Barry shares ideas on how the role of the car may change over the next 20 years
Adam Somerset offers a personal reflection on the first 8 days of the election campaign
Jess Blair highlights the problem of diversity ahead of next week’s council elections.