Carmarthenshire publishes its Welsh Scheme
Carmarthenshire County Council has published its fourth Welsh Language Scheme.
The Scheme has been adopted by the full council and approved by the Welsh Language Board.
The Scheme has been developed in line with the Welsh Language Act 1993 which requires public bodies in Wales to adopt and carry out Welsh Language Schemes.
Cllr Clive Scourfield, executive board member with responsibility for the Welsh language, said: “The Scheme describes how the council will treat the Welsh and English languages equally in providing services and communicating with the public in Carmarthenshire.
“This Scheme sets a new challenge for the authority in ensuring that it provides high standard services in Welsh.”
An Action Plan has been drawn up to go with the Scheme which underlines what is planned to promote the Welsh language in the next three years.
The Plan includes increasing the number of staff who work bilingually through various projects, establishing a network of language ambassadors and extending the number of mentors for Welsh learners.
The council will work closely with certain sections such as Leisure Centres which provide community services for children and young people.
If you want more information or want a copy of the Welsh Language Scheme, please contact the council on 01267 224008 or email WelshLanguage@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
The Scheme has been adopted by the full council and approved by the Welsh Language Board.
The Scheme has been developed in line with the Welsh Language Act 1993 which requires public bodies in Wales to adopt and carry out Welsh Language Schemes.
Cllr Clive Scourfield, executive board member with responsibility for the Welsh language, said: “The Scheme describes how the council will treat the Welsh and English languages equally in providing services and communicating with the public in Carmarthenshire.
“This Scheme sets a new challenge for the authority in ensuring that it provides high standard services in Welsh.”
An Action Plan has been drawn up to go with the Scheme which underlines what is planned to promote the Welsh language in the next three years.
The Plan includes increasing the number of staff who work bilingually through various projects, establishing a network of language ambassadors and extending the number of mentors for Welsh learners.
The council will work closely with certain sections such as Leisure Centres which provide community services for children and young people.
If you want more information or want a copy of the Welsh Language Scheme, please contact the council on 01267 224008 or email WelshLanguage@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
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