THE Safe zone scheme in four Ceredigion towns will not close roads during the firebreak lockdown, the county council has confirmed.

Under current safe zone plans, implemented by Ceredigion County Council in July, cars are banned from town centres in Aberystwyth, Aberaeron, New Quay and Cardigan between the hours of 11am and 6pm each day to create more space for pedestrians in the town, allowing for greater social distancing.

But Ceredigion County Council has confirmed that the safe zone scheme will not operate during the firebreak 17-day lockdown that comes into force from 6pm on Friday.

Aberystwyth county councillor, Ceredig Davies, broke the news on Tuesday evening, saying: “Between 6pm on 23 October and 11am on the 9 November the council will not be closing the roads that are closed daily in Aberystwyth, Cardigan and New Quay as part of the Safe Zone measures.On Wednesday, Ceredigion Council, confirmed the decision and said: "Further minor amendments have come into effect this week."In Aberaeron, on street parking will return between Cadwgan Place and Market Street junction."In Aberystwyth, there is controlled blue holder access to Eastgate from Portland Street as well as controlled access to Chalybeate Street from Terrace Road."In Cardigan, there will be controlled blue badge holder access along High Street."Safe zones are reviewed fortnightly in line with the infection rate and available evidence. "A further announcement will be made before 9 November."