Tomorrow (Saturday) sees the start of Tenby's controversial second pedestrianisation scheme.
Banning all but emergency and authorised vehicles from the walled town between 11 am and 5 pm, the scheme this year has been extended to July and August.
Pembrokeshire County Council's cabinet member for transport and environment, Clr. Brian Hall said: "The scheme goes ahead again this year, following positive feedback from residents, businesses and visitors at the end of the experiment last year, when two-thirds of those surveyed said they would like to see the pedestrianisation repeated.
"We received replies from over 1,500 residents from Tenby and the surrounding area, including Caldey Island, and the majority of those who expressed a view, wanted to see the pedestrianisation start earlier in the day, finish later in the day, operate in the evening and extend to other months of the year."
But he also pointed out that the council had listened to those views and also to the significant minority (16 per cent of residents and 29 per cent of businesses), who said they did not want to see the experiment repeated.
"The council hopes the initiative will improve the enjoyment of the town by residents and visitors alike and encourage more people to return to Tenby in the future," he commented.
"Tenby is an important tourist destination in the county and we recognise that in order for visitors and locals to enjoy the town in a traffic-free environment, certain restrictions need to be placed on residents and businesses situated within the walled town and on Caldey Island," continued Clr. Hall.
The council hope that the introduction of the scheme again this year will lead to, improved safety for pedestrians wandering the streets, give a chance to enjoy the historic character of the town in peace and provide an opportunity to introduce pavement cafés without traffic noise and fumes.
Steps have been taken this year to improve the scheme and guidelines introduced to help make it run smoothly.
Pembrokeshire County Council are also introducing a Serviceline, which will give information and advice, on how to gain authorisation to use a vehicle in the town and what action to take in the event of a medical or other emergency.
The Serviceline will be open between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday, and 9 am to 5 pm on weekends, and can be reached by telephoning 0845 6021386,
Two free park and ride bus services will run throughout the scheme, between 10 am and 6 pm daily.
One will travel from The Salterns car park to South Parade and run every 15 minutes, while the other runs from the North Beach car park to the Harbour and runs every 10 minutes.
The pedestrianisation scheme operates until Sunday, August 31.
Council courier service!
Tenby's De Valence Pavilion is to become a dropping off point for small parcels which cannot be delivered to residents living within the walled town during the pedestrianisation scheme, it was revelaed this week.
At Tuesday night's meeting of the town council, it was agreed that couriers could leave items at the office for owners to collect.