The Council's new Welsh Language Scheme has been
approved
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has adopted the principle that in
the conduct of public business it will treat the Welsh language and
the English language on the basis of equality.
To make sure we adhere to this principle when providing services
to the public, we have a strategy which sets out how we intend to
do this – our Welsh Language Scheme.
Our new Welsh Language Scheme has now been
approved by Council.
One of the new features of the scheme is a helpful matrix for
Council staff to use when producing bilingual materials. A
publications guide has been developed and is available to all
employees.
The aim of the scheme is to:
- ensure that the Vale Council is fully aware of its obligations
under the Welsh Language Act 1993
- raise awareness on issues relating to the Welsh Language
Scheme
- assist departments to plan effectively for bilingual service
provision
- assist employees to develop Welsh language skills by
identifying, promoting and monitoring a range of training
programmes
New developments
This website has a Welsh Version, www.bromorgannwg.gov.uk which
includes pages aimed specifically at Welsh speakers and those
learning or curious about the language.
Also, since the launch of the new OneVale contact centre, we now
offer a Welsh language call centre service which can deal with the
majority of your enquires in Welsh immediately and without having
to transfer you to various departments. There is one number to call
01446 700111 and Welsh speakers can then press 1 to get through to
a Welsh speaking representative.
If you wish to make any comments or require further information
regarding the Welsh Language Scheme please, contact the
equalities team.
Visit our Welsh language and culture
pages