How would you like to see Tenby's much-maligned De Valence Pavilion relaced by an iconic five-star hotel, complete with casino and high profile chef restaurant?

That was just one of several ideas mooted during a recent get-together of local organisations to discuss, amongst other things, the future of the pavilion in Upper Frog Street.

Hosted by the Tenby Development Trust at Augustus Place Community Centre, the meeting was described as a worthwhile 'brainstorming' session by a local councillor this week.

Except for one or two events, the De Valence has been closed since July following the decision by the De Valence Trust to enter into voluntary liquidation.

It was announced in August that tenders of interest were being invited to take over the former arts and entertainment venue, either on a leasehold or freehold basis, to run the facility which is owned by the town council.

"It was quite a useful brainstorming session held by the Tenby Development Trust, with lots of different ideas coming forward for the De Valence," said Clr. Mrs. Caroline Thomas at Tuesday night's meeting of the council.

"It would seem that the plan now for the Trust would be to conduct a feasibility study into obtaining grant funds for the facility, before a business plan could be put in place and any potential bid made to the town council.

"It would seem like quite a long-term plan," she added.

A host of possible uses were thrown into the hat at the meeting, which was also attended by Pembrokeshire County Council's director of development, Dr. Steven Jones.

These included keeping the facility as a function centre and upgrading it, and converting the building into a cinema. Even the idea of creating an iconic five-star hotel, complete with casino and high profile chef restaurant, was suggested.

"Every idea possible was thrown into the hat for the building, but it's very early days and the Trust may not even decide to come forward with any proposals, so we are still keeping our options open and will consider their proposals along with any others submitted for the future of the building," said town clerk, Mr. Andrew Davies.