A row has broken out in Narberth over plans for one of the county's top summer attractions.

Proposals by Pembrokeshire County Council to maintain a flow of traffic during Narberth's carnival procession and not close the town's one-way system came under fire at a town council meeting this week.

A letter received by the council and read at Tuesday night's month meeting stated that as the procession passed along High Street, Spring Gardens and St. James Street, the roads would re-open behind the parade to allow traffic to flow.

"At no point will all three roads be closed at the same time," said council clerk, Mrs. Caroline Coaker.

"Alternative routes will be provided in advance at Templeton and Kiln Park Road for motorists not wishing to wait."

A heated debate ensued, during which Clr. Mrs. Sue Rees described the plans as 'an accident waiting to happen'.

Council also questioned why after 44 years of successfully running the carnival and being allowed to close 'the triangle', the local authority now wished to change the plans.

In addition, members pointed out that the carnival had previously filled the whole of 'the triangle', with the back meeting the front, so the roads would be unable to be re-opened.

Council decided to write to the county council expressing their 'dismay' at the recommendations and also suggested that other organisations in the town should do likewise.