A manifesto identified the key issues that local councils in Wales would focus on until the 2008 elections and beyond. It contained "ambitious and innovative" plans for the continuing improvement of local communities.
Source: Leading Reform in Local Services: Manifesto for Welsh local government 2005 2008, Welsh Local Government Association (029 2046 8600)
Links: Manifesto (pdf) | WLGA press release
Date: 2005-Oct
An audit report said that regeneration in Wales was being hampered by a complex approach and short-term funding systems. There was a need for greater co-ordination, clarity, and access to resources.
Source: Regeneration: A Simpler Approach for Wales, Wales Audit Office (029 2026 0260)
Links: Report (pdf) | WAO press release
Date: 2005-Aug
An audit report considered the progress made in improving local government services in Wales in 2004.
Source: Wales Programme for Improvement: 2004 Annual Report, Audit Commission in Wales (029 2026 2550)
Links: Report (pdf) | Summary (pdf)
Date: 2005-Mar
A report set out the challenges facing local government scrutiny in Wales, as well as the progress already made. It emphasized the major impact that effective scrutiny could have in improving services. It looked at models of scrutiny in other areas, and made recommendations for making scrutiny more effective in Welsh local government.
Source: Scrutiny in Welsh Local Government, Audit Commission in Wales (029 2026 2550) and Centre for Public Scrutiny
Links: Report (pdf) | Summary
Date: 2005-Jan
