Tenby councillors have called for a review of the town's byelaws to remove unauthorised activities and illegal trading on the street's of the resort.
Following a recent meeting with representatives of Pembrokeshire County Council's streetcare department to discuss street trading in the town, members of the town council decided at a meeting on Tuesday night to write to the county council's chief executive, Mr. Bryn Parry Jones, asking for a review of the byelaws.
They are also to consult with Tenby Chamber of Trade and Tourism and Tenby Events Management on the issue.
At the meeting to discuss the issue, councillors put forward various suggestions to combat the illegal trading to Marc Owen and Debbie George, of the county' streetcare department.
Mayor, Clr. Mrs. Sue Lane felt that the concerns of the town's traders needed to be taken into account in that some of the 'street traders' were able to undercut them considerably as they did not have overheads like rates.
She suggested a similar system to that used in Manchester where 'mats' were hired from the local authority by street traders on a daily basis and anyone not trading on those mats could be removed.
Clr. Mike Evans agreed that Tenby would like to see all unauthorised street trading removed, with licensed areas created for 'street entertainment'.
He felt that the present situation 'cheapened' Tenby's product.
Mr. Owen told those at the meeting that he felt an overhaul of the byelaws in general was needed, but certain activities could be allowed under licence.
He suggested that a certain number of spots could be identified and that these pitches could be allocated on a first come first served basis, providing the activity met the guidelines as to what the town felt was acceptable.
At Tuesday's meeting of the town council, Mayor, Clr. Lane felt the discussions on the street trading had started out negatively, but then turned around.
"We're now more hopeful that something can finally be done and hope to have a further meeting soon," she said.
The town council are also to liaise with Mrs. Sarah Oliver, of the county's licensing department, over the possible creation of a licensed entertainment area in Tudor Square to provide for open-air performances by visiting orchestras etc.