Tuesday 27 September 2022 07:38 PM Council chiefs told to add Welsh translations to English-only street names in ... trends now
Tuesday 27 September 2022 07:38 PM Council chiefs told to add Welsh translations to English-only street names in ... trends now
Council chiefs are told to add Welsh translations to English-only street names in border county of Monmouthshire - despite warnings they could confuse 999 callers Monmouthshire officials changed their policy to allow English-only street names The county said mixups over town names could be dangerous in emergencies Fewer than 10 per cent of people speak Welsh in Monmouthshire, on the border
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A border county is being ordered to add Welsh language signs to its English-only street names - even though it warned it may put lives at risk.
Road chiefs in Monmouthshire changed their policy to allow English-only street names on their signs just a few miles over the England-Wales border.
They flagged up 'safety benefits' - in case of confusion with people ringing 999 or emergency services.
It suggested a Welsh place name could lead to a
