Reports Foundations for developing a new model of local government in Wales Latest outputs of the Independent Working Group on Sustainable Local Government for the Future Read more Topics: Governance Local government March 10, 2026
Blog Posts Environment and Net Zero Local economic growth that benefits Wales' current and future generations Watch our first Ways Forward webinar hosted by the IWA and hear the reflections of WCPP's Dr Helen Tilley on 'Building prosperous local economies through a just transition'. Read more Topics: Economy Just transition Net zero March 6, 2026
Blog Posts Environment and Net Zero Net zero: Can Wales learn from Scotland? Naomi Mason, Head of Scotland at CLES, charts a positive course for Wales in a place-based, collaborative route to net zero that maximises climate and economic outcomes Read more Topics: Economy Just transition Net zero March 5, 2026
Projects Tackling Inequalities Professional learning for early career teachers We are bringing together international insights to provide the Welsh Government with evidence to strengthen professional learning for early career teachers, exploring a range of possible benefits such as improved teacher retention Read more Topics: Education inequalities February 16, 2026
Reports WCPP Update February 2026 Find out more about WCPP, recent highlights of our work, and how we bridge the gap between research and decision-making by making robust evidence and expertise accessible, relevant, and actionable for policymakers, practitioners, and public service leaders across Wales. Read more February 6, 2026
Reports Environment and Net Zero Domestic Retrofit: Driving Green Growth and Social Equity Using evidence from existing retrofit programmes, this report outlines how local authority-led delivery, aligned with Welsh Government policy, can deliver a fair and effective transition to net zero. Read more Topics: Employment, work and skills Net zero February 2, 2026
Blog Posts Tackling Inequalities Exploring how evidence can help address the temporary accommodation crisis We recently invited Welsh local authorities to submit expressions of interest for evidence support from ourselves and/or from our fellow What Works Centre, the Centre for Homelessness Impact. Read more Topics: Housing and homes January 19, 2026
Reports Tackling Inequalities Maximising the benefits of universal primary free school meals The Welsh Government committed to rolling out universal primary free school meals (UPFSM) to all primary-aged pupils in Wales, initially as part of its Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru. To support the rollout of this policy, WCPP were asked to undertake research looking at: We undertook a data collection exercise over the spring and summer […] Read more Topics: Diversity and inclusion Education inequalities Health inequalities Poverty and social exclusion December 5, 2024
Projects Environment and Net Zero Net zero 2035 We supported the work of the Wales 2035 Challenge Group by providing evidence across its five challenge areas. Read more Topics: Energy Housing and homes Just transition Net zero April 26, 2023
News Tackling Inequalities Prevention better than cure for youth homelessness, finds new report Ending youth homelessness depends on supporting young people at risk through Wales’ schools, hospitals, care services and criminal justice system, according to a new report from the Wales Centre for Public Policy. Responding to the First Minister’s call to eradicate youth homelessness in Wales within the decade, the Centre has worked with homelessness experts from […] Read more Topics: Housing and homes Poverty and social exclusion December 5, 2018
