Roads closed as part of the safe zone scheme will be opened next week, Ceredigion County Council has announced.

Road closures in Aberaeron, Aberystwyth, Cardigan and New Quay will come to an end on Sunday, 5 September, as well as the 24-hour closure on Market Street in Aberystwyth, as the council says it anticipates that visitor numbers in our towns will reduce.

However, other elements of the safe zones will remain in place for the time being, including the alternative traffic flow arrangements and wider footpaths.

A spokesperson for Ceredigion council said: “The coronavirus remains a threat in our communities and infection rates are rising dramatically in every part of the county. Therefore, the safe zones continue to be a vital measure to allow people to roam the streets freely and safely without feeling exposed to the virus in any way.

“Ceredigion County Council will continue to liaise with businesses that have embraced the road closures by creating safe outdoor eating areas for people to enjoy.

“We will also discuss options with businesses to support the vitality of our towns’ economy going forward.

“A further public consultation will be held on the Safe Zones in the coming months to assess their impact and gather ideas on the best way forward for our towns.”