Cyngor Gwynedd expands access to essential services

Information about Cyngor Gwynedd's services is now available in British Sign Language, as the authority takes another step forward in relation to accessibility and equality.

People who use sign language can watch videos on the Council's website to get information about bins and recycling, housing services, working for the Council, applying for a blue badge (parking), and about creating an on-line account with the Council.

Councillor Llio Elenid Owen, Cyngor Gwynedd's Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, said:

"I am delighted that several British Sign Language videos have been published on the Council’s website. 

"Ensuring fairness for all is a priority project within the Council Plan 2023-28. With this in mind, we want to pay due attention to equality and recognise the need to ensure that the Council treats everyone fairly, regardless of their equality characteristics, background and needs.

"We hope this step will benefit the residents of the county who use British Sign Language, which is one of the UK’s indigenous languages, to access information about the Council's various services. This is a starting point to provide information about some of the most common topics of enquiry the Council receives, in a way that is accessible to those using British Sign Language, with the aim of creating more in the future."

Cyngor Gwynedd has an arrangement with The Centre for Sign Sight Sound to make this project a reality.

For more information or to access the resource visit Cyngor Gwynedd's website:

BSL: Information in British Sign Language

If you need assistance with British Sign Language (BSL), please contact: info@signsightsound.org.uk or by text on 07799 533547