Welsh Language Strategy 2023 to 2028: national policy and legislation

The Welsh Language Act 1993 established the principle that Welsh and English are equal languages ​​in public life in Wales. The Act placed a duty on the public sector to treat both languages ​​equally when providing services to the public.

The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 gave the Welsh Language an official status, and the role of the Welsh Language Commissioner was created. The Welsh Government is working towards ensuring one million Welsh speakers by 2050. The Council supports this and it is reflected in the action plans within this strategy.

The Commissioner has a responsibility to promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language, with a key principle that Welsh and English should be treated equally. The Commissioner also has powers to investigate any public body not complying with the standards. The Standards were introduced in Denbighshire in early March 2016 and they replaced the previous Welsh Language Scheme.