Campaigners have called on Pembrokeshire County Council to adopt a clearer vision for the Welsh language following what they described as a 'positive' meeting with council officials.

 

At a meeting between Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg and officers, the council's education policy, internal use of Welsh, housing, planning and leisure services were discussed. The message from campaigners was that the council needs to have a clear objective to become a body that works through the medium of Welsh and be more innovative, rather than relying on individuals' attitudes. The language pressure group presented a charter to officials, calling for a series of short and long term policy changes from the local authority, with a clear aim for it to become a truly Welsh language organisation over time.

 

According to Lynn Childs, a member of Cymdeithas yr Iaith in Pembrokeshire:

"It's clear from what Council officials said that they are taking some positive action in terms of the Welsh language within the County Council and in education - and they take our concerns seriously. That said, we're still under the impression that there is no clear strategy - no long-term plan for the Welsh language and that's what is missing.

"It was a beneficial too as the Council officials have said that they are eager to meet with us again, to respond to the charter of calls we introduced, and to update us on the points raised."