We’re committed to developing and promoting the arts in and through the medium of Welsh. We believe everyone has the right to explore their own culture, their own creativity, through the language of their choice, whether as consumer, participant or artist.
‘The Welsh language is a treasure.' But it is not something to be locked away and displayed at a distance. The language must also be our favourite toy, something to be held, felt, and carried with us everywhere. A large part of the Council's work is therefore to create opportunities for artists from all backgrounds to be creative through the medium of Welsh and to give people from all over Wales and the world the opportunity to enjoy the creativity of the Welsh language. Yes, it is a treasure, like an old family jug, but it is the Council's job to remove the jug from the dresser and hand it to our children, for them to play with.
Under the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 all public bodies have to treat both the Welsh and English languages on an equal basis. We publish a policy document that explains how we meet this commitment (you can read that below).
This Measure also established a Welsh Language Commissioner in Wales. The Commissioner has the responsibility for enforcing the legal duties of the Measure through a series of Standards.
Our Welsh Language Commissioner Compliance Notice details the Standards that apply to us, and Complying with our Welsh language standards summarises the actions we have taken to meet these Standards.
We also publish Welsh language annual reports. These provide information on our performance against the aims, our requirements and ambitions.