The World Heritage Site designation highlights the international importance of the Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales but the status does not come with any additional budget.
The Llechi Cymru partnership is committed to applying for external investment in addition to the support from the partners in order to achieve our vision and aims and to ensure that the communities and businesses of Gwynedd benefit from the designation. Click on the individual projects in the drop-down menu to learn more about Llechi Cymru projects made possible with grants and investment.
Designation Vision
Protect, conserve, enhance and communicate the important qualities of the area in order to reinforce cultural distinctiveness and strengthen the Welsh language, and become an important driver for economic regeneration and social inclusion.
The Aims of the Designation
- A thriving regional economy
- Vibrant and living communities proud of their community and heritage
- High quality, skilled employment
- Higher value tourism sector, all year round
- Continuation of the slate industry
- A sustainable and living landscape
- Celebrate the role of our slate heritage in the world
- Protect and enhance physical heritage