In an open letter to the leader of Carmarthenshire County Council (Cllr Emlyn Dole) and to the chair (Cllr Mair Stephens) and vice chair (Cllr Cefin Campbell) of the Welsh language Advisory Panel, Cymdeithas has asked whether the Council will have a new language policy in place by the end of the month as it has promised.

Many councillors had a leading role in the parade to celebrate St David, our patron saint, but the Council has committed to publish a policy and a schedule, by the end of the month (March 30th), detailing how it can carry out more of its own work in Welsh . Cymdeithas is seeking assurances that this is still the intention.

In the open letter Sioned Elin, Chair of Cymdeithas yr Iaith in the area said:
"We take the opportunity of St David's Day to remind you that Carmarthenshire County Council has agreed (at an open meeting organised by Cymdeithas, and in compliance with Language Standard No. 98) to publish a plan and schedule by the end of this month (30/3/16) for moving towards working through the medium of Welsh. In doing this, the Council will set a good example to other public bodies in the county.
Members of all parties acknowledge that the people of Carmarthenshire opened a new chapter of Welsh history 50 years ago this year in the Carmarthen by-election when Gwynfor Evans became the first Plaid Cymru MP. We believe that Carmarthenshire can set an example now in implementing the Language Standards, and by doing so declaring that the Welsh language is a legacy for every one of us.
We would be grateful for confirmation that you still intend to publish a meaningful policy and schedule by March 30th."