According to Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg, there are hundreds of give
way signs in the county which are only written in English. Over the weekend, the group chose to place stickers with the Welsh
translation ‘Ildiwch’ on some of them in order to draw attention to the
issue.
It comes as politicians prepare to discuss a damning report by the Welsh Language Commissioner this week, which highlights repeated problems with Welsh language signage in the area.
However, Wrexham Council has insisted it is not legally required to replace any give way signs which pre-date March 2016, when the Welsh Language Standards were introduced.
Aled Powell, who chairs the Wrexham branch of Cymdeithas, said: “Since before Wrexham Council was formed in 1996, there has been a legal duty on each authority in Wales to ensure road signs are in both Welsh and English.
It comes as politicians prepare to discuss a damning report by the Welsh Language Commissioner this week, which highlights repeated problems with Welsh language signage in the area.
However, Wrexham Council has insisted it is not legally required to replace any give way signs which pre-date March 2016, when the Welsh Language Standards were introduced.
Aled Powell, who chairs the Wrexham branch of Cymdeithas, said: “Since before Wrexham Council was formed in 1996, there has been a legal duty on each authority in Wales to ensure road signs are in both Welsh and English.
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