Welsh Language Commissioner

As we look forward to the Senedd Cymru election in May 2026, the Welsh Language Commissioner’s office is publishing a series of podcasts discussing its manifesto. This is the second in the series, which discusses the manifesto by focusing on a specific priority. Hanna Hopwood interviews Lowri Williams from the Welsh Language Commissioner's office, Myfanwy Jones from Mentrau Iaith Cymru, and Catrin James from Urdd Gobaith Cymru.

As we look forward to the Senedd Cymru election in May 2026, Efa Gruffudd Jones, Welsh Language Commissioner, discusses her manifesto and the specific priorities outlined within it. This is the first in a series of podcasts discussing the manifesto so look out for them over the coming months.

In this special podcast episode to coincide with the Defnyddia dy Gymraeg campaign, Hanna Hopwood talks to Non, Rachel and Emma from the popular band Eden and chats about their experiences with the Welsh language, and the impact it has had on them, in their personal and professional lives.

In our latest podcast, Mathew Thomas, Head of our Hybu (Promotions) team at the Welsh Language Commissioner is in conversation with Hanna Hopwood and outlines the work of the team and specifically the Cynnig Cymraeg. Joining them will be Harri Jones from the Principality Building Society.

In our second podcast Osian Llywelyn, Director of Regulation and Depupty Welsh Language Commissioner is in conversation with Hanna Hopwood and outlines our approach to regulation for the future.

As Efa Gruffudd Jones approaches the end of her first year as Welsh Language Commissioner, she chats to Hanna Hopwood to look back on her first year, to note some highlights and her hopes for the future.