Moves to ensure that Tenby's 'summer spectacular' events run more smoothly are being discussed by the police authorities and the organisations that host them.

Speaking to members of Tenby Town Council ahead of their meeting on Tuesday night, Police Inspector Ross Evans, said that effective policing by Dyfed-Powys Police had seen a reduction in both violent crime and anti-social behaviour in the resort over the summer period, but he had some concerns with the security organisation of the summer events at the harbour.

"I'm very much pro the events, as the harbour is a fantastic arena and the spectaculars are fantastic for the town, but we still have some concerns over licensing matters at the events, as well as anti-social behaviour, noise and littering issues, which we are meeting with the organisers to discuss," he said.

"For example, people who are banned from every pub in town are allowed to walk into any such event, and when there is alcohol for sale and families and young children in the vicinity 'til late for the fireworks display, this can be a concern. I can't see wholesale changes taking place, but we want a more safe and structured event, as our main priority is public safety," continued Insp Evans.

In response to a recent letter the council had received from a visitor who had claimed that Tenby was a 'no go area' at weekends, due to anti-social behaviour, referring to an incident where a man was assaulted by two revellers on the Norton, Insp Evans said that the example given was a very rare occurrence.

"That was very unfortunate and not pleasant for the couple involved, but it was very much an isolated incident and I strongly dispute that the town is a no go area on a weekend, as we have a staffed mobile police station in Tudor Square and officers patrolling on foot, to make the resort as safe as possible," he commented.

"I'd invite anyone who thinks differently to come on a walkabout with myself and officers on a Saturday night in Tenby," he added.

Insp Evans said that the police authorities were also looking into getting a by-law in place, to clamp down on street drinking, which would prevent open alcohol containers being consumed in designated areas, a notion that councillors gave their support to.