Further changes have been made to an enhancement scheme for the lower end of Narberth.
The alterations, which centre around the provision of parking at Market Street, have been made following a meeting between the town's Pembrokeshire County Council representative, Clr. David Watkins, and officers from the highways and special projects departments this week.
As a result of the discussions, a proposal for double yellow lines along the eastern side of Market Street has been scrapped in favour of keeping the existing parking bays situated between the Red Cross shop and the Pottery and provision of overnight parking.
Also as part of the project, which is expected to begin today (Friday), improvements will be made to the bend between Market Street and Castle Street and the pavement on the west side will be widened, preventing high-sided vehicles colliding with properties on the bend. To facilitate these improvements, a small width of pavement on the eastern side will be lost.
At a meeting of Narberth Town Council last week, Clr. Watkins clashed with town councillor, Mrs. Angela Walker, who he felt had 'meddled' and 'interfered' with the scheme by consulting the police who had put forward the suggestion of the double yellow lines.
This was met with objection from four local residents who wrote to the county council opposing the restriction.
But as a result of an urgent meeting on Monday, alterations have been made, which Clr. Watkins hopes will "satisfy all concerned."
"We really are desperate to start work on the scheme," he told the Observer on Wednesday.
"We have delayed the contractors enough already and we cannot delay them anymore," he said.
"The aim of everyone involved in the scheme is to improve that area of town and promote the businesses situated there by making it more pleasant for people to visit; at no time did we want any business or individual to suffer as a result of the work.
"I hope that when the enhancement project is complete and the work at the the Castle is finished, more visitors will be attracted to the lower end of the town. That will boost the economy of that area and the town as a whole.
"Hopefully, the alterations that have been made will be acceptable to everyone.
"I am grateful to all the agencies who have been involved in the scheme, especially Melissa Howells, of the county council's special projects department, for all her tolerance and help in satisfying the needs of everyone regarding the project."
The four objectors will be receiving letters from the county council regarding the changes to the parking rights, Clr. Watkins added.
Work on the scheme, which will include undergrounding of cables, the upgrading of the pavements, new street lighting and new street furniture, is expected to begin today (Friday).