The Mosta local council said Friday it has just been informed by an email from Transport Malta, that the Government, through Transport Malta will be closing off the Mosta Square every Friday and Saturday evenings.

This decision was taken even though the council took a decision to revoke the closing off of the square until the public consultations run their course with residents, businesses and NGOs.

In a Facebook post, the council said it is disappointed with these actions from Transport Malta, who are passing over what the Local Council feels is the best for the residents of Mosta.

The Government's policy, which is being called 'pedestrianisation', cannot be applied without planning and consultation because what will be happening is to the detriment of the residents. This is because of the particular nature of the Mosta Square, that, it is not only a Square, but and a main artery for traffic; that when it is closed off for traffic, one will be divering traffic in residential roads instead.

The Mosta Local Council said it will continue to work in the best interests of their residents and will not let any authority use its power to intimidate it.