Welsh Language Strategy 2023 to 2028: executive summary

Denbighshire's Welsh Language Strategy has been developed around the vision of ensuring that the Welsh Language is a thriving language that evolves within Denbighshire's communities, as well as within our organisation. 

In order to realize this vision, it was decided to continue with the themes of the original strategy as they are just as applicable, relevant and current to reach our goal.

Theme 1 (children and young people) looks at increasing the number of pupils who become fluent in the Welsh language during their time at school and encouraging more to use the language after they have left school. We are also looking at improving opportunities for children and young people in social settings by working with our Youth and Leisure services.

Theme 2 (the community) looks at issues that affect communities in terms of the Welsh Language, with a specific focus on the impact of our policy decisions. There is a key focus on local planning issues and the More Than Just Words Framework in order to enrich bilingual services in health and social care.

Theme 3 (business and economy) looks at how Denbighshire and its partners in terms of economic development should recognize the importance of a prosperous economy to the future of the Welsh language and ensure that strategies are in place to ensure opportunities for young people to stay in the local community.

Theme 4 (Council internal administration) looks at how the Council can promote the Welsh language by providing training for staff and promoting the bilingual ethos of the authority by promoting the Welsh language. This reflects the Council's commitment to tackle some of the key areas of work identified in terms of developing the Welsh language. Details of the process for monitoring and regulating this strategy are included in Section 6.