Council house swaps 'could harm the Welsh language'

COUNCILLOR VOICES FEARS OVER CROSS-BORDER SOCIAL MEDIA ARRANGEMENTS

- By DALE SPRIDGEON Local Democracy Reporter

Bro Aberffraw councillor Arfon Wyn fears the Welsh language may be affected by council house swaps between tenants in Anglesey villages and others in England

CONCERNS have been raised that council homes in “nice, coastal areas” of Anglesey being swapped with council houses in England could have a “significant impact” on the Welsh language.

Arfon Wyn, the councillor for Bro Aberffraw, raised the matter during a corporate scrutiny meeting of Anglesey County Council on Wednesday, November 18.

According to rules, a council house or housing association tenant can swap homes with other social tenants through the mutual exchange scheme.

The process is a way for social housing tenants to move without having to go on a waiting list.