AI and Innovation 

Redefining Public Services in Wales

This editorial theme will explore how digital transformation and artificial intelligence are reshaping the way government and public sector organisations in Wales deliver services, manage resources, and drive productivity. As public bodies face rising demand, limited budgets, and the need for faster, more responsive service delivery, technology is becoming a critical enabler of change. Our coverage will examine the real-world applications of AI, from automating routine processes and enhancing decision-making to improving citizen engagement and service accessibility, while also addressing the cultural, ethical, and regulatory challenges of adoption.

Through a podcast series, case studies, expert commentary, and data-led analysis, we will showcase best practice from across Wales and beyond, highlighting projects that are delivering measurable productivity gains and better outcomes for communities. We will also investigate the infrastructure, skills, and leadership needed to embed digital transformation at scale, and assess how the public sector can leverage innovation to create a more efficient, transparent, processes. 

The Economic Case for Warmer, Healthier Homes 

Tackling Fuel Poverty

This editorial theme will explore how tackling fuel poverty and improving home energy efficiency delivers benefits far beyond lowering household bills, strengthening community health, reducing pressure on public services, and boosting Wales’ economic productivity. With energy costs and living expenses placing increasing strain on households, ensuring homes can be heated affordably has become a shared priority for both local and national government. Warmer, healthier homes mean fewer cold-related illnesses, reduced NHS demand, and a healthier, more resilient workforce, factors that contribute directly to stronger regional economies and a more stable business environment

Our coverage will examine the leadership role of government at all levels in setting policy, allocating funding, and driving collaborative programmes that deliver large-scale efficiency improvements. We will showcase examples of best practice where councils, devolved government, and national agencies have worked together with housing associations, community energy groups, and the private sector to achieve measurable impact. By connecting the dots between housing, health, and the economy, this series will highlight why public sector leadership and investment in home energy efficiency is not just a social imperative, but a strategic driver of sustainable economic growth in Wales.

Putting Social Value at the Heart of Welsh Procurement 

Making Every Pound Count

This editorial theme will examine how social value is becoming a defining factor in Wales’ public procurement process, reshaping how contracts are awarded and how taxpayer money delivers wider community benefits. With the Welsh Government embedding social value principles into the Wales Procurement Policy Statement, local authorities, public bodies, and suppliers are under growing pressure to demonstrate how their goods, services, and projects contribute to wellbeing, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth.

Our coverage will explore the evolving role of social value in procurement, from measurable community impact and local job creation to environmental stewardship and supply chain diversity. 

Through a podcast series, interviews with policymakers, procurement professionals, and suppliers, we will unpack how social value can be effectively measured, monitored, and embedded into everyday decision-making.

The series will also assess the economic and reputational benefits for businesses that align with Wales’ social value agenda, and consider how this approach can help build more resilient communities, stimulate regional economies, and ensure public spending delivers maximum return for society.