As with so many league tables, Wales comes bottom of the charitable giving league table as well. According to the Community Foundation in Wales, out of UK nations Wales has the lowest proportion of households that give to charity….
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Cuts Watch Cymru’s latest statistical briefing has been produced to give an overview of the characteristics of claimants across the main benefits, using the latest available data for Wales. This will be a regular briefing which focuses on specific benefits…
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Last month, the Bevan Foundation published my pamphlet (Co-operation: A post-war opportunity missed) which considered the role of the state and other forms of voluntary collective organisations in delivering public services. I was surprised at the number and nature…
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Labour Grassroots held its Annual General Meeting in Cardiff on the last Saturday in October. It focused on the fate of public services in the age of austerity. Mark Drakeford, Assembly Member for Cardiff West, provided a keynote introduction to…
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On November 15th, voters across Wales’ four police areas will have the opportunity to elect Police & Crime Commissioners. Concerns have been raised that despite the best efforts of candidates campaigning hard on the ground, many voters remain unaware of…
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