Use of Welsh Language Survey

The Welsh Government proposes to develop a package of resources for Community and Town Councils to increase their awareness and help increase their use of Welsh. The package will include practical resources and support in the most appropriate format whether that is online, in hard copy or delivered in other ways to assist individual Councils to increase their use of Welsh.

The information you provide in response to this questionnaire will be used as a basis for designing the resources. The more information you can provide the easier it will be to design resources that are relevant and helpful in your day to day work. The information you provide will be used by officers in the Welsh Government, One Voice Wales and may be shared anonymously with the contractor appointed to undertake the work.

To help us with this work we would like to know the following:

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* 1. Please describe how you currently use Welsh in the activities and services you provide

During council meetings or other public meetings

In correspondence

Leaflets or newsletters

Parks and buildings (such as guides or reception services)

Signage

Community events such as a carnival

Website

Twitter, facebook or social media

In contracts with third parties

Requirement for staff to speak Welsh

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What activities or services would you like to be able to offer in Welsh?

During council meetings or other public meetings

In correspondence

In leaflets

Parks and buildings (such as guides or reception services)

Signage

Community event such as a carnival

Website

On twitter, facebook or social media

In contracts with third parties

In job descriptions for staff

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What barriers do you encounter that make it difficult for you to work in Welsh?

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* 4. Do you use any online or other resources to assist you with working in Welsh or do you receive any assistance?

Machine translation such as Google translate

Online dictionaries

Your local Menter Iaith

Translator

One Voice Wales or other network

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What would make it easier for you to offer more services or activities in Welsh?

Written guidance

Bilingual templates

Examples of good practice

More information about sources of advice and information

Advice or support with translation

Other (please specify)

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* 6. In what format would you like to receive the support?

Electronically

Training events

Support networks or a 'buddy' who you could call upon from time to time

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Any other comments

Thank you for your assistance