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RESOLVED that subject to the above, the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13 November 2025 be received and approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED that the Welsh Language Steering Committee note the Categorizing all the Council's jobs in terms of Welsh language skills and promoting jobs using these levels report.
RESOLVED that the Welsh Language Steering Committee note the Welsh Language Strategy Progress Report 2023-28 Denbighshire.
RESOLVED that, subject to the above, the Committee’s Forward Work Programme be received and noted. The meeting concluded at 11:25am
Apologies were received by Councillors Ann Davies, Paul Keddie, Will Price and Cheryl Williams.
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RESOLVED that subject to the above, the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13 November 2025 be received and approved as a correct record.
The minutes of the Welsh Language Steering Committee held on 13 November 2025 were submitted. There were no matters of accuracy raised. Matters arising – • The question in regard to the minutes of the last meeting and the staff survey; and why there wasn’t any comparison data from previous surveys; the Welsh Language Officer clarified that there was no data as the question had not been included in past surveys. RESOLVED that subject to the above, the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13 November 2025 be received and approved as a correct record.
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RESOLVED that the Welsh Language Steering Committee note the Categorizing all the Council's jobs in terms of Welsh language skills and promoting jobs using these levels report.
The Welsh Language Officer (WLO) presented the Categorizing all the Council's jobs in terms of Welsh language skills and promoting jobs using these levels (previously circulated) the report aimed to update on the Categorization of Welsh language levels in Job Descriptions and on the creation of a database to collect Welsh language levels for each position in the council. The WLO informed the committee that the Vacancy Management Form to include a Welsh Language Category field: - there is no way for managers to be able to submit the document without selecting a Welsh Language Category which includes a level, this choice was now clearly detailed on all job descriptions. The WLO also detailed how they’ve worked closely with all managers in the Council to collate the Welsh Language levels for each position within the Council. It was also highlighted that there was a living document which was maintained by Human Resources and would be updated whenever any new roles were created within the Council. Members discussed the following further- • In response to queries regarding the number of levels were categorised, the WLO conformed that there were five levels within the job description and all the details were listed on Denbighshire County Council’s website. • Members queried whether there had been any impact from these changes, for example had less people been applying for jobs, or have the new levels made people less anxious for applying as they knew what Welsh Language levels were expected of them. Responding the WLO clarified that the data was not available to answer the question as the changes had been implemented recently. • The committee praised the work which was implemented with the job descriptions, and added that they felt the authority was a positive environment for people to learn the Welsh language, and these job description changes assisted in the positive RESOLVED that the Welsh Language Steering Committee note the Categorizing all the Council's jobs in terms of Welsh language skills and promoting jobs using these levels report.
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RESOLVED that the Welsh Language Steering Committee note the Welsh Language Strategy Progress Report 2023-28 Denbighshire.
The Welsh Language Officer (WLO) presented the Welsh Language Strategy Progress Report 2023-28 Denbighshire (previously circulated) the report was an update on the progress that has been made for the County's Language Strategy 2023-28. The WLO informed members that there were four themes throughout the report, the WLO guided members through each theme, highlighting the completed work, challenges and ongoing progress with the theme. The first theme was Children and Young People – Work was completed on new childcare facilities at Ysgol Twm o'r Nant, Denbigh, through the Hadau'r Nant development. Ysgol Llanfair continued its restructuring, with the Foundation Phase transitioning to Welsh-medium education. Officers worked closely with the Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Learning Centre and Coleg Cambria to provide Welsh learning courses for school staff, and several schools collaborated directly with the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. Youth Services were represented at meetings of the Council’s Welsh Language Champions, and collaboration with the Urdd supported improvements in Welsh and bilingual provision for young people. An information leaflet and social media marketing campaign were introduced to promote Welsh education across the county. A dedicated webpage was created on the County Council’s website highlighting the benefits of Welsh education and promoting Welsh-medium schools. In addition, a new website was launched to provide resources and support for parents and children engaged in Welsh-medium education. Work was underway to establish a youth sub-committee within the County Language Forum, focusing on targets for young people within the strategy. Challenges remained in securing representation from Denbighshire Leisure in both the Language Forum and the proposed sub-committee. Further work was carried out to explore demand for swimming lessons and fitness classes through the medium of Welsh; however, limitations were identified, as Welsh-speaking trainers were only able to use the language on a one-to-one basis with users rather than deliver full sessions in Welsh. The second theme was the Community – The WLO informed the committee that guidelines were developed to support officers in considering the impact of policy and decision-making on the Welsh language and local communities. Libraries delivered a programme of activities and events for both children and adults to promote the Welsh language and culture. Good Start rhyme-time sessions introduced Welsh to parents of children aged 0–3, and partner organisations such as Menter Iaith and RHAG attended these sessions to promote Welsh education and related activities. As part of the “More than Words” Health and Social Care Strategy, second-hand Welsh-language books were distributed to care homes. A playlist and lyrics pack of traditional Welsh songs were also created and shared to celebrate Dydd Miwsig Cymru 2026 Progress continued on developing a training package for Members and officers on Welsh Language Standards and policy considerations. Work also resumed on the North Wales “More than Words” forum to share resources and best practice. Collaboration with North Wales local authorities took place through the “Challenging the Myths” project, which aimed to promote the Welsh language as a positive workplace skill. In addition, a new Local Development Plan was being prepared, with officers ensuring that impacts on the Welsh language were embedded as a key consideration. A key challenge was identified as the ending of Welsh Government grant funding for bilingual book packs provided to parents through the Book Start scheme. The third theme was Business and economy – A Welsh in Business webpage was developed on the County Council’s website, supported by an information leaflet promoting the benefits of using Welsh in business. The leaflet included a QR code directing users to the webpage. The benefits of the Welsh language were also promoted at the annual Tourism Forum. A new Economic Strategy was developed, which incorporated consideration of impacts on the Welsh language. Engagement took place with the Queen’s Market in Rhyl, and the venue was utilised to host Welsh and bilingual events, including bilingual gigs and activities linked to the Students’ Charter. Work was ongoing to prepare for the potential implications of the Glyndŵr National Park Plan, which, if implemented, could impact businesses and the local economy. Preparations focused on maximising potential benefits while mitigating any negative effects on the Welsh language. Challenges included difficulty in engaging businesses, as attendance at digital training sessions on increasing the use of Welsh in business remained low. There was also a need to ensure that the Queen’s Market fully complied with Welsh Language Standards when promoting events The fourth theme was The Council's Internal Administration The membership of the Council’s Language Champions network increased to 18. Welsh language learning opportunities and care-related courses were promoted, with annual participation ranging between 30 and 50 staff. A calendar of internal events was delivered throughout the year to celebrate Welsh language and culture, including activities such as quizzes, themed events, and a staff Eisteddfod. An internal policy was developed to facilitate and promote the use of Welsh in the workplace, with the aim of increasing daily usage among staff. All Council posts were categorised according to Welsh language skill requirements, and vacancies were advertised accordingly. Monthly “Paned a Sgwrs” sessions and the annual staff Eisteddfod provided ongoing opportunities for staff to practise Welsh, while a “Word of the Week” initiative was circulated to raise awareness. Language awareness sessions were also delivered to management teams and to all library service employees. Work was ongoing to strengthen induction and awareness through the renewal of the Welsh Language Awareness e-learning module. A Welsh skills questionnaire for staff was also being prepared to gather up-to-date information on workforce language abilities. Members discussed the following further – • Members praised the work from book start did with young children and introducing them to the Welsh language early. • Relating to theme 3 members queried whether there were any grants or any financial support for businesses who needed bi-lingual signage. Officers did not know of any grants which could be used for translation of signage. • Responding to queries regarding Cylch Meithrin, Officers clarified that they had no further information regarding the Cylch Meithrin at Ysgol Dewi Sant. • The committee agreed whenever the Eisteddfod would be hosted by Denbighshire; there needed to be a concerted effort to include as many local groups and businesses as possible to be involved and promote the event. RESOLVED that the Welsh Language Steering Committee note the Welsh Language Strategy Progress Report 2023-28 Denbighshire.
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RESOLVED that, subject to the above, the Committee’s Forward Work Programme be received and noted. The meeting concluded at 11:25am
The committee’s forward work programme was presented for consideration. • Members suggested a report on the Eisteddfod could be provided to members of the committee. • Members were informed by the Welsh Language Officer that the Welsh language commissioner report could be summarised and reported at the next meeting. RESOLVED that, subject to the above, the Committee’s Forward Work Programme be received and noted. The meeting concluded at 11:25am
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