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“We are looking forward to the high street going back to normal,” he said. “Let’s hope the increase in footfall continues with buying locally. I think people have realised that buying locally is good. Owners Nick and Wendy Horler outside Artie Craftie. Picture: Nick Horler. The Keepers Treats, which is set to reopen after recently rebranding. “There are three or four new businesses which have opened up before lockdown. There are a lot waiting to open up [next week]. “There’s lots going on and it’s just waiting for the go-ahead next week.” In Pontypool, a number of chain stores are open, although there are several empty stores – there are three either side of Sweets and Celebrations on Commercial Street in Pontypool, opposite Principality Building society.
Ragamuffins Emporium in Pontypool will reopen along with all non-essential retailers in Wales on April 12. NON-ESSENTIAL retailers across Wales are preparing to reopen from next Monday. Last week, first minister Mark Drakeford confirmed the changes to lockdown restrictions, having previously allowed shops which had remained open through lockdown to sell all good – without restrictions on ‘essential items’ – from March 22. Businesses across Cwmbran, Pontypool and Blaenavon are this week preparing to reopen ahead of getting the green light next week. Nick Horler, from Artie Craftie in Blaenavon, said he hoped the reopening would see people supporting local businesses. Owners Nick and Wendy Horler outside Artie Craftie. Picture: Nick Horler.