AN AMMANFORD town councillor has taken over at the helm of one of the town’s best-known pubs.

Mum-of-two Helen Rees, formerly of The Great Western, was this week revealed as the new landlady of The Cottage Inn, in Wind Street.

The inn had attracted the interest of pub giants J D Wetherspoon, but last month the Guardian revealed they were no longer interested in the site.

Helen, who is aiming to open in mid-July, said: “The Cottage is such a pretty pub.

“This is a big challenge for me. We’re beginning to recruit and I’m really excited about the future.”