[lg policy] UK: Cornish road signs to be bilingual

[Harold Schiffman]

Cornish road signs to be bilingual
17 November 2009


Cornish road signs could soon be printed in both English and Cornish
as part of a bid to promote the region's traditional language.
Cornwall Council will adopt a new Cornish Language policy, which will
demand that street signs are written in both languages. The changes
will only apply to new or replacement signs. Around 300 people are
believed to be fluent in Cornish, while a few thousand can recognise a
few words. However, councillor Dick Cole said the decision could boost
the Cornish economy.

"Cornwall's uniqueness is its Celtic heritage and we have to promote
that to attract more overseas visitors," he said. The decision has not
been given a universal welcome, though.
Councillor Morwenna Williams said: 'This will not be welcomed in my
part of the county. Some people in Cornwall will find this ridiculous
and unnecessary.'

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/244940/

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