A report examined the economic impact of the national parks of Wales. Nearly 12,000 jobs were linked to the parks.
Source: Tony Hyde and Peter Midmore, Economic Impact of the National Parks of Wales, Countryside Council for Wales (08451 306 229)
Links: Report | Summary | Summary (Welsh)
Date: 2006-Oct
A report examined the range of housing needs and problems facing lesbian/gay/bisexual people living in Wales, and identified examples of good practice among housing service providers.
Source: The Housing Needs of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) People in Wales, Stonewall Cymru (029 2023 7744)
Links: Report
Date: 2006-Oct
An article examined housing-related difficulties, the relationship with housing tenure, and the subsequent influences on health status in a population sample of older people in Wales. Those in public rented properties experienced the most difficulties and the poorest health.
Source: Gillian Windle, Vanessa Burholt and Rhiannon Edwards, 'Housing related difficulties, housing tenure and variations in health status: evidence from older people in Wales', Health and Place, Volume 12 Issue 3
Links: Abstract
Date: 2006-Sep
An article examined housing-related difficulties, the relationship with housing tenure, and the subsequent influences on health status in a population sample of older people in Wales. Those in public rented properties experienced the most difficulties and the poorest health.
Source: Gillian Windle, Vanessa Burholt and Rhiannon Edwards, 'Housing related difficulties, housing tenure and variations in health status: evidence from older people in Wales', Health and Place, Volume 12 Issue 3
Links: Abstract
Date: 2006-Sep
An article examined the ability of the Welsh Assembly Government to pursue its constitutional duty to promote sustainable development.
Source: Lynn Mainwaring, Richard Jones and David Blackaby, 'Devolution, sustainability and GDP convergence: is the Welsh agenda achievable?', Regional Studies, Volume 40 Number 6
Links: Abstract
Date: 2006-Aug
The Welsh Assembly Government began consultation on its long-term vision for the transport network. The strategy focused on achieving a more efficient use of the existing transport network; investing in new infrastructure; and encouraging the use of public transport and "healthy methods of travel" such as cycling and walking.
Source: Wales Transport Strategy - Connecting Wales, Welsh Assembly Government (029 2082 5111)
Links: Consultation document
Date: 2006-Jul
A report by a committee of MPs said that Wales had the potential to develop and establish a leading indigenous, clean energy industry. But it said the United Kingdom government had failed to invest in clean coal technology and tidal power projects, and was over-reliant on windpower as a solution to future energy needs in Wales.
Source: Energy in Wales, Third Report (Session 2005-06), HC 876, House of Commons Welsh Affairs Select Committee, TSO (0870 600 5522)
Links: Report | BBC report
Date: 2006-Jul
An article examined a selection of approaches that were being explored in Wales to monitor and measure progress towards sustainable development objectives.
Source: Max Munday and Annette Roberts, 'Developing approaches to measuring and monitoring sustainable development in Wales: a review', Regional Studies, Volume 40 Number 5
Links: Article
Date: 2006-Jul
The first 'Living in Wales' dwelling survey was published, designed to provide information on the condition of social housing stock in Wales. In 2004 less than 1 per cent of all social housing met the Welsh housing quality standard (introduced in 2002 to provide a common target standard for all housing in Wales).
Source: Living in Wales 2004: Report on Welsh Housing Quality Standard, Welsh Assembly Government (029 2082 5050)
Links: Links removed
Date: 2006-Jun
The Welsh Assembly government published a 20-year strategy for creating an environment which was clean, healthy, biologically diverse, and valued by the people of Wales.
Source: Environment Strategy for Wales, Welsh Assembly Government (029 2082 5111)
Links: Strategy
Date: 2006-May
An article examined the steps the Welsh Assembly had taken towards promoting sustainable development, and the challenges that the Assembly faced.
Source: Kevin Bishop and Andrew Flynn, 'Sustainable development in Wales: schemes and structures, debate and delivery', Contemporary Wales, Volume 17 Number 1
Links: Abstract
Date: 2006-Apr
A report examined how best in practice to link strategies in Wales to deliver better homes to those aimed at improving health and regenerating communities.
Source: Alison Clements and Keith Edwards (eds.), GAME ON: Housing at the centre, Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru (029 2076 5760)
Links: Summary
Date: 2006-Mar
A report said that all council housing in Wales should be transferred into private hands to help pay for housing repairs. A new housing finance company should be set up, which could borrow money at favourable rates. The move would raise the estimated 3 billion needed over the next 30 years.
Source: The Future of Social Housing, Institute of Welsh Affairs (029 2057 5511)
Links: IWA press release | BBC report
Date: 2006-Mar
The Transport (Wales) Act 2006 was given Royal assent. The Act required the Welsh Assembly to develop an integrated transport strategy for Wales.
Source: Transport (Wales) Act 2006, Wales Office, TSO (0870 600 5522)
Links: Text of Act | Wales Office press release
Date: 2006-Feb
A report provided an overview of the housing system as a contributory factor in shaping rural Welsh society and its economy, in order to thereby provide a firmer foundation for considering possible policy responses.
Source: The Role of the Housing System in Rural Wales, Welsh Assembly Government (02920 821718)
Date: 2006-Feb
A report examined whether microgeneration could become an effective alternative energy source in Wales.
Source: Jennie Bibbings, Powerhouses? Widening microgeneration in Wales, Welsh Consumer Council (029 2025 5454)
Links: Report | WCC press release
Date: 2006-Feb
