The
Wales Audit Office (WAO) launched a critical report into Labour-run
Cardiff Council, suggesting the local authority suffered from a
“fragmented leadership” and ineffectual planning. Consideration
was reportedly given to placing the authority in special measures.
Council Leader, Phil Bale, described the report as a “sobering
read”.
The WAO also investigated a speculative £2.6million
grant from Carmarthenshire Council to a dormant company, which...
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Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Monday, 29 September 2014
Science skills under the microscope
We do what we must because we can.
(Pic : wallpaperbeautiful.com)
The National Assembly's
Enterprise & Business Committee recently reported back on their
follow-up inquiry into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
skills (pdf).They made 14 recommendations, broadly
summarised as :
Continue to prioritise...
Thursday, 25 September 2014
M4 Newport : Edwina's Response
With Edwina Hart responding to Assembly committee concerns and a legal
challenge imminent, it's worth drawing a picture of where the battle lines are.
(Pic : South Wales Argus)
Welsh Government's reprioritised National Transport Plan (7.12.11)
M4 Newport consultation and rail upgrades in Gwent
(11.3.12)
A Cunning Infrastructure...
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
Indyref - The National Assembly Reacts
(Pic : preventdisease.com)
There's been a lot of
discussion from the Bay Bubble (too much in my opinion) on what last
week's Scottish independence referendum, and its result, "means
for Wales" . I consider yesterday's statement from the
First Minister (and debate) the "official" National
Assembly and Welsh Government...
Monday, 22 September 2014
Does Jobs Growth work for Wales?
A report into the Welsh Government's flagship Jobs Growth Wales programme has
revealed some possible issues that suggest it might not be as great as claimed.
(Pic : Bridgend Council Business Zone)
Back in July, I was
singing the praises of the previous minister in charge of the
flagship Jobs Growth Wales (JGW) scheme, Ken...
Friday, 19 September 2014
Scots Wha Nae
"Freeman stand, or Freeman fa'"
(Pic : The Telegraph)
It's a bit strange to
say this, but unfortunately I was right. As expected, Scotland has
rejected independence by 55.3% to 44.7%. I predicted a no vote of 56-44 on an 80-85% turnout (actual figure 84.5%), so I was pretty much spot on.Why the No
side won
"The Positive...
