The Regional Monitor

June 10, 2006
Issue No.11 | Vol.1
June 10, 2006
Issue No.11 | Vol.1
Contents
Economic and Social Audit

The dragon rises
The Welsh economy has seen considerable improvement over the past decade, but there is still more work to be done, reports Andrew Jones
Andrew Jones

Political Audit

Clear red water
Labour still dominates Welsh politics, writes Sarah Southerton - but the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have made gains
Sarah Southerton

Regional Audit

Musical chairs
Sarah Southerton looks at the different voting systems used to choose Assembly Members, and how they translate into party support
Sarah Southerton

Cymru confidence
The Welsh economy has enjoyed a resurgence with the move from heavy to service industry, writes Peter Hain MP
Peter Hain

A 'can-do' attitude in Cardiff Bay
Rhodri Morgan explains how the deliver of public services has been improved by the creation of the Welsh Assembly
Rhodri Morgan

Skills Audit

An infrastructure for upskilling
Different areas of Wales suffer different barriers to improving skills levels, writes Matilda Gosling
Matilda Gosling

Agriculture

The dairy dilemma
The Welsh dairy and beef farming industry is a shadow of its former self, writes John Grainger
John Grainger

How green is my valley?
Glyn Davies AM explains the particular challenges facing farmers in Wales
Glyn Davies AM

Regeneration

Full swing ahead
Newport's hosting of the Ryder Cup in 2010 is already bringing measurable benefits to the city, enthuses Paul Flynn MP
Paul Flynn

A catalyst for Cardiff
Jenny Willott MP describes the impact new facilities such as the Millennium Stadium are having on the city's economy
Jenny Willott

Culture

Lights, camera, action
Allison Dowzell outlines the efforts being made to support the creative industries in Wales
Allison Dowzell

Industry

Daylight saving for sunset industries
Christine Gwyther AM explains how the Welsh Assembly is supporting the manufacturing and automotive industries
Christine Gwyther

My Kind of Town

My Kind of Town: Monmouth
David Davies explains why he is proud to represent Monmouth not just in Westminster but also in the Welsh Assembly
David Davies