Blaenavon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is dealing with a sheep overrun that local councillors say is linked to damaged fencing on surrounding hills. The council reports that vandals have cut fences in the area, which it says has allowed sheep to escape and roam into town. Residents have reported problems including sheep blocking roads, eating garden flowers, and grazing within the town’s cemetery. In response, the council has arranged for a shepherd to help round up and manage the animals.
The reports describe the incident as a nuisance for the local community and highlight how access to key routes and public spaces is affected when livestock stray from managed grazing areas. While the accounts focus on the impact on residents and public locations, they also attribute the cause to fence damage that enables the animals to move from the hillside areas into Blaenavon itself. The council’s actions aim to contain the animals and prevent further disruption while the immediate roaming issue is addressed.
