“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.