Managers from the public sector in Wales will have the chance to join a groundbreaking doctorate programme for leading practitioners in the field of sustainable development. The Welsh Assembly Government has announced a joint initiative with Glamorgan Business School to offer bursaries towards tuition fees.

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A think tank has given a broad welcome to Conservative proposals for the future of local government. Meanwhile parish and town councils have said they want to explore what their role may be in the plans and environmental campaigners have questioned the idea of financial incentives to councils for housing developments.

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By John Seddon

The author dissects the changes that have been made in a range of services, including housing benefits, social care and policing. His descriptions beggar belief, though they would be funnier if it wasn’t taxpayer’s money that was wasted.

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