Vale MP Alun Cairns has welcomed news that lorry movements from nearby quarries to the cement works at Aberthaw will be timed to avoid primary school opening and closing times. Primary schools in Wick and St Brides Major will benefit following a meeting with Mr Cairns, Lafarge Cement and contractors.
Mr Cairns called for changes to transport plans after local residents in Wick and St Brides Major highlighted concerns about heavy goods traffic during school hours. After meeting with the new plant manager at Lafarge Chris Bradbury, an agreement has been made to undertake movements outside schools during the morning and afternoon drop off and pick-ups.
Chris Bradbury from Lafarge Aberthaw said: “It was good to meet with Alun to discuss the plant here at Aberthaw and our impact on the local community. We have been here for 100 years and are an important local employer. We take our role in being a responsible business very seriously.”
Mr Cairns said: “I had a very constructive meeting with Lafarge cement at Aberthaw. I am pleased that the company has understood the concerns of local residents in Wick and St Brides Major and will now look at alternative travel arrangements. The cement works is an important employer in the Vale, and I am pleased to hear that investment is forthcoming, and plans are being put in place to benefit the communities surrounding the site.”