Governance and Public Policy in Wales: Promise and Performance Since Devolution

by Jonathan Bradbury, Andrew Davies

Overview

Written by leading experts in the field, this book provides a comprehensive account of devolved politics and government in Wales and the powers and policy of the National Assembly.

Set in historical context, the book covers the broad range of governance and policy responsibilities since 1999 and the key problems they have sought to address. In doing so, it assesses the extent to which Welsh devolution has both addressed perceived governance problems cause by the over-centralisation of the UK state, and solved long-term issues of public policy in Wales.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781529209518
Publisher:	Bristol University Press
Publication date:	10/01/2026
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jonathan Bradbury is Professor of Politics in the Department of Political and Cultural Studies at Swansea University.

Andrew Davies is Chairman of Abertawe Bro Morgannwg UniversityHealth Board and a former Welsh Government Minister.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Democracy, Party Politics and Governance

Government, Civil Society and Governance

Economic Development

Health and Social Care

Local Government and Public Services

Education

Sustainability, Energy and the Environment

Equality, Rights and Culture

Wales’ Voice in Europe

Conclusion: Promise and Performance in Perspective