Remove incorrect English translation of ‘Caerfyrddin’ from road signs

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

If you translate the name of my home town ‘Caerfyrddin’ from Welsh to English, it is called ‘Merlin’s Fort’.
‘Caer’ means ‘fort’ and ‘myrddin’ means ‘Merlin’.
However it is known in English as ‘Carmarthen’. This is not a correct translation from Welsh to English.

I would like this to be changed to ensure that my hometown’s name is restored to Caerfyrddin and if translated, it is done so in a way that honours Welsh culture.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Road signage is a matter for the Welsh Government, while decisions on the naming of areas are a matter for the people and local authorities of those areas.

Timeline

6 Sep 2022	Petition opened for signatures
22 Sep 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 22 Sep 2022

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