Today we have published 2022-based local authority population and household projections. These are the first set of projections that we have published since 2020.
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Continue readingChief Statistician’s update: understanding affordable housing statistics
Affordable housing is a topic that consistently attracts significant public, political, and media interest in Wales. Whether it’s questions in the Senedd, scrutiny from the press, or queries from local authorities and the public, there’s a clear demand for timely, reliable information on the amount of affordable housing in Wales.
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Continue readingChief Statistician’s update: coming soon, new data for understanding areas of deprivation in Wales
On 27 November, we’ll publish the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) 2025. This will be a fresh set of ranks of relative deprivation for small areas in Wales, using the new Census 2021 Lower layer Super Output Areas (LSOAs).
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Continue readingWhat makes a Welsh Government website
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Post by Simon, Corporate Digital Team, Welsh Government
If you’ve ever used GOV.WALES, you’ve used a Welsh Government website. But how do we decide which websites are ours, and why does it matter?
Continue readingStatsWales: our new Open Data Service has launched!
We’re excited to announce that the new StatsWales open data service is now live and ready for you to explore.
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Continue readingA New Chapter for StatsWales: What to Expect from the Beta Launch
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Earlier in the summer I shared the news that a new StatsWales service is on its way. Today, I’m pleased to provide more detail on what you can expect as we prepare to launch the beta version of the new platform.
Continue readingUnearthing User Needs: Digging Deep into Digital Services for Disused Coal
By Ryan, Digital and Data team for Mining Legacy & Reservoir Safety
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In July, the Senedd passed the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill. It’s now received Royal Assent and the new Disused Tips Authority will be established in 2027 – a big milestone. But while the legislation is recently passed, the work to implement it has been underway for some time. Our digital and data work began in March 2024 and has been steadily building since.
Continue readingThe GOV.WALES GEL design system: what it is and what’s next
Post by Tim, Corporate Digital Team, Welsh Government
We’re developing the GOV.WALES Global Experience Language (GEL) design system to help teams build consistent, accessible, and efficient digital products. Here’s how it works and what we’re planning.
Continue readingAccessibility is at the core of GOV.WALES
Post by Roland, Corporate Digital Team, Welsh Government
Find out about our commitment to accessibility in this introduction to our approach on GOV.WALES.
Continue readingChief statistician’s update: improvements to NHS performance statistics
Each month we publish a wide range of NHS secondary care statistics, from urgent and emergency care to diagnostics, therapies and NHS waiting lists. We’ve recently made some changes to improve the relevance and timeliness of our data and to reflect a change in the way 999 ambulance calls are managed.
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