The use of the Welsh language in the Assembly hasn’t increased since the start of devolution according to research by Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg released today (Thursday, April 3rd).
Following the release of the report by Carmarthenshire Council's Working Group on the Welsh language today Cymdeithas yr Iaith has welcomed a number of the recommendations but has emphasised that the Council itself must now ensure these recommendations are accepted and implemented in order to make a difference to the people of Carmarthenshire.
Sioned Elin, Chair of Cymdeithas yr Iaith in Carmarthenshire said:
‘Reversing the tide against the Welsh language in our communities’, is the language campaign group Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg’s description of the Planning Bill they launched in the Senedd in Cardiff today.
The Property and Planning Bill, drafted by the language pressure group, outlines a package of changes in order to protect Welsh speaking communities as well as expanding its use in every part of Wales.
150 came to Haverforwest to call on the County Council to start taking the Welsh language seriously in the first rally Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg has held in Pembrokeshire for some years.
Language activists marked the start of a period of protest in Aberystwyth
today to press the Welsh Government to change its policies to ensure the
Welsh language grows over the years ahead.
Campaigners unveiled banners on bridges across Wales over the weekend - from
Menai bridge to the Severn bridge - calling on the Government to act starting on
Pont Trefechan in Aberystwyth. This series of symbolic campaigns is a response
to the crisis shown by the Census results over a year ago.
Members and supporters of Cymdeithas yr Iaith have met with Councillor Huw George today (3rd of February) to call on Pembrokeshire County Council to respect the Welsh language. The news comes after a social worker job was advertised in English only - an advert condemned as 'demeaning' to the Welsh language and to speakers by campaigners.
One of the campaigners Meurig Jones:
Business came to a standstill for half an hour at Marks and Spencer in Trostre, near Llanelli, today (Saturday 25th January) after members of Cymdeithas yr Iaith refused to pay for their shopping
At lunchtime today, Cymdeithas yr Iaith have sent a team of inspectors into Carmarthenshire Coungil HQ in Carmarthen to find out whether or not the Council itself is setting an example in promoting the Welsh Language. The inspectors are asking staff during their lunchtime break to what extent they are carrying out their work in Welsh.
