📣 Exciting news for three Welsh towns! Despite a few objections, plans for new digital advertising ‘totems’ have been approved. These impressive 9ft structures will soon brighten up key locations with their 75in screens! 🎉
🏛️ The approved sites are Lowry Plaza in Bargoed, near the Asda supermarket in Blackwood, and on Tredegar Street in Risca. There’s even a potential fourth site in Caerphilly town being considered!
🌟 While some concerns were raised about pedestrian safety and driver distraction, council planners have addressed these by ensuring the displays won’t interfere with crossings and limiting brightness levels. No objections were received regarding the Blackwood totem.
👍 Local councillor Dawn Ingram-Jones is thrilled about the Bargoed project, calling it “a fantastic opportunity for community engagement and future revenue.”
🔍 Council planners have made it clear: no moving images or visuals mimicking road signs will be allowed, ensuring everyone’s safety while still delivering eye-catching displays.
Keep an eye out for these digital displays popping up in your town soon! What do you think about this digital transformation? Let us know in the comments! 💬✨