Plans are being put into place to create safe zones for pedestrians in Ceredigion town centres such as Cardigan.

A spokesperson for Ceredigion County Copuncil said: "Most of the county’s towns have a historic street layout with narrow footways and traffic running through them so as businesses re-open and visitors return to these areas there is insufficient space for people to keep a safe distance from one another.

"Our towns will look different to how they did a few months ago but changes will mean businesses can re-open safely while also ensuring residents’ and visitors’ health and safety can be maintained.

"The plans being developed by council officers include closing off roads to traffic during the day to create more space for shoppers to walk safely, particularly as large numbers of tourists and students return to the county.

"It's also aimed at helping businesses too by creating more outdoor space for retailers and the hospitality sector to trade. It is important that the council acts quickly to put arrangements in place as quickly as possible and these initial arrangements will be continually reviewed.

"To do this, spaces for traders will be re-defined, some roads will be closed to traffic, pavements will be de-cluttered by removing street furniture (and other items), visitors will be asked to park away from the town centres for free and signage will be introduced to help visitors maintain safe distances.

"These changes will protect the community and people's health while ensuring businesses can still trade."

Further information on the safe zones will follow.