Welsh Speaking only Home Demand From Gwynedd Community Council

Welsh speaking only home demand from Gwynedd community council

A council in Gywnedd, north Wales, wants a housing estate to be reserved for Welsh speakers only.

'Welsh speakers only' plan for new housing estate

The council said it would not be illegal to make 'able to speak Welsh' a condition for the letting of social housing

North Wales council wants 'Welsh speakers only' for new housing estate at seaside village

'We understand...it would not be illegal to make 'able to speak Welsh' a condition for the letting of social housing'

Welsh language rule proposed for new affordable homes in Gwynedd

Gwynedd council considers making Welsh language proficiency a requirement for residents of new affordable homes, in a bid to preserve the region's linguistic heritage.

Council calls for ‘Welsh only’ condition attached to social homes in coastal village

Trefor and Llanaelhaearn Community Council wants a language condition included before it gives its full approval to a bid to build 15 affordable homes. Photo via Google Dale Spridgeon, Local Democracy Reporter A north Wales council will back plans for a “fully affordable” housing estate in a coastal village only if it’s reserved for people who are “able to speak Welsh”. Trefor and Llanaelhaearn Community Council wants a language condition includ…