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News story WELSH LANGUAGE TO BE USED IN LOCAL ELECTION BALLOT PAPERS * English * Cymraeg Welsh language changes will improve the clarity of ballot papers used by voters. This was published
under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government Ballot papers used in polls across Wales will have details of the election written in both Welsh and English in this May’s elections. The
measures have been introduced by UK Government Minister Chris Skidmore. The Electoral Commission will now be able to issue guidance to electoral administrators on ensuring that the heading
on the ballot papers includes a Welsh translation. Previously ballot papers included voting instructions in both languages but details of the election at the top of the ballot were only
written in English. The changes will end the inconsistency and be in place for this May’s Local Authority and Community Council elections in Wales. Minister for the Constitution, Chris
Skidmore, said: > Making the voting experience consistent and fair is vital if we are > to have a democracy that works for everyone. That is why these > changes were important to
make and will improve the clarity of the > ballot papers used by voters across Wales. Alun Cairns, Secretary of State for Wales, said: > The Welsh language changes being introduced
will improve the clarity > of ballot papers used by voters. It was particularly important this > update came into force ahead of May when voters go to the polls to > pick hundreds
of local authority and community councillors. > As a Welsh language speaker, I am determined that our language is > supported and promoted in every aspect of our life. The new ballot
> forms are a welcome demonstration of that commitment. SHARE THIS PAGE The following links open in a new tab * Share on Facebook (opens in new tab) * Share on Twitter (opens in new tab)
UPDATES TO THIS PAGE Published 10 February 2017