Local Government archive

May
06

Reorganisation can damage front-line services

Rhys Andrews questions whether reduction of Welsh local authorities will achieve the desired results

Apr
08
Jan
20

Councils should avoid freezing in the headlights

Steve Thomas says local government’s priorities are to protect front line services and avoid job losses

Oct
20
Sep
28

Is there a Plan B for Treganna?

Rhodri Morgan says Cardiff Council has been pursuing a ‘Berman Doctrine’ straight from Fairyland in its schools reorganisation plans

Sep
27

Bittersweet victory for Ysgol Treganna

Leanne Wood explains why the champagne remains on ice in the ongoing controversy surrounding English and Welsh medium education in Cardiff.

Sep
23

Balancing English with Welsh medium education

Rodney Berman says the First Minister’s decision to oppose Cardiff Council’s proposals for schools reorganisation in Canton is a ‘game-changer’

Jun
09

Capital visions for future trajectories

Jonathan Brooks-Jones wonders whether the Welsh capital’s new mission statement will lead to ‘Austerity Cardiff’ or ‘Cut-back City’

May
05

Towards financial stringency

Jonathan Edwards, Plaid’s candidate in Carmarthen East and Dinefwr, says canvassing is like opening a box of chocolates

May
02

Holding our politicos to account

In a television dominated election campaign Derek Jones puts in a word for local hustings