Torfaen County Borough Council had a number of SIDS in storage and donated them to the town council. The newly installed Speed Indicator Device on Cwmavon Road heading into Blaenavon. Picture: Blaenavon Town Council. The town council then funded the installation of the devices, costing £2,500. “The SIDs will act as a reminder to motorists that they are entering a 30mph area,” said mayor of Blaenavon Cllr Alan Jones. “They’re not speed cameras, but they will give us the opportunity to capture data on traffic speeds and to use that - if necessary - to apply for and introduce further traffic calming measures.
A NEW COUNCILLOR has been co-opted onto Blaenavon Town Council. Marc Harris, managing director of The Lion Hotel, was selected for co-option at the full council meeting on Wednesday, April 28. Mr Harris will be continuing a family legacy, with his father Roy having also been a town councillor. “As a Blaenavon resident and business owner, I’d like to help our town to grow and thrive in these trying times,” said Mr Harris. “I feel honoured to be chosen to join the council and to represent and serve the people of Blaenavon. “The council does some great work and I know there are many projects and exciting opportunities coming up which local people will be able to get involved with.