Local MP, Nick Ainger is calling on Pembrokeshire County Council to make the redevelopment of Narberth's old school site a top priority.

Mr. Ainger has been concerned that the building, occupying a prime location in the town, has been abandoned since pupils and staff of Narberth CP School moved to the new multi-million pound development on the edge of town.

On Monday, June 22, police were informed of a major act of vandalism, which resulted in large windows in the school being boarded up.

Nick Ainger said: "Narberth is held up across Wales as a town which has reinvented itself, attracting visitors from far and wide.

"Since it closed in July 2008, the old school has been left to fall into disrepair and has, like all unused buildings, attracted vandalism. It's a shame that the county council has allowed this to happen, because the old school holds special memories for lots of children and adults in Narberth.

"As we approach what will be a bumper summer for businesses in the town, the old school, with its flaking paint and boarded up windows, will be an eyesore for visitors and High Street traders alike.

"The county council needs to take urgent action now and either sell the school or develop this valuable key site."

When we contacted Pembrokeshire County Council about the matter, Clr. John Allen-Mirehouse, cabinet member for regeneration and economic development, said: "The former Narberth school site has a key position in the town and is potentially an extremely valuable site.

"As a result, Pembrokeshire County Council feels that it is important to make the right decision about the future of the site rather than a quick one, which could be wrong for the town.

"To this end, the county council is carrying out a review of options for the site and has commissioned further studies.

"Although no final decision has been made, it is almost certain that the site will be put up for sale.

"The county council has met regularly with Narberth Town Council, the Chamber of Trade and Narberth Future Forum and explained the process."