Areas with high numbers of Welsh speakers will get extra support to strengthen the language in our communities, after Ministers accepted recommendations from a report.
After a two-year study by the Commission for Welsh Speaking Communities led by Dr Simon Brooks, the Welsh Government has accepted several proposals to protect Welsh as a community language.
Welsh Language Secretary Mark Drakeford announced the plans at the Urdd Eisteddfod, confirming the government will:
- give support to areas with higher concentrations of Welsh speakers to target support
- make sure residents in these areas, and across Wales, can access Welsh-medium education
- provide more guidance about the language across a range of policy areas
Recommendations have been accepted across several policy areas including economy, housing, community development and education. The Government will coordinate with local authorities and partners to discuss and implement the recommendations.
For further information please select the following link: Welsh-speaking communities to get targeted support to strengthen Cymraeg | GOV.WALES
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