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The Welsh Way: Reimagining local government through social partnership

As the UK and Welsh budgets are debated, Cllr Jane Gebbie says a social partnership mindset can help public bodies, unions and government to navigate tough choices together.

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As councils begin to consider the UK Budget, conversations inevitably focus on numbers. But behind every figure are people, and how we choose to make decisions together matters just as much as the sums themselves. That principle sits at the heart of how we work in Wales. 

 In Wales, partnership isn't a slogan; it's how we get things done. Collaboration between employers, trade unions, and government has long shaped how our public services run. It's what we call the Welsh Way: an approach built on trust, respect and a shared belief that progress comes from working together. 

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