THE Mayor of Wellington is concerned about the effect town centre roadworks have had on local businesses.

Cllr Gary James has spent the first couple of months of the year visiting as many new and established businesses in the town to find out first-hand how they have coped after the Christmas and New Year’s sales.

“I have also been concerned about how the roadworks and traffic have been affecting them and if they have noticed any change in shopping habits or footfall during this period,” he said.

Cllr James told Wellington Town Council earlier this month he would continue to visit local businesses.

“I am happy we are on the

‘other side’ now of the roadworks and they will soon be completed,” he said.