Thursday is polling day and what do the major political parties say are the priorities for the new council to focus on?

Conservative group deputy leader Di Clements is standing in Martletwy and there were four Conservative councillors returned unopposed.

There are also 22 Conservative candidates across the county.

Di Clements said: “Welsh conservative candidates in this week’s elections agree on one important thing – making sure we grasp what keeps our voters awake at night.

“And what we have been told is no great surprise – time and again we are reminded that it’s good local jobs that really matter; supported by top class education for our kids and the chance to buy a home in our own community. Making sure we have a fully functioning hospital at Withybush is also a regular demand.

“During the last five years Council Tax in Pembrokeshire has risen by a staggering 36 per cent just at a time when the cost-of-living pressure is at its greatest. And what benefits have we seen come from that? A pay-off for the Chief Executive and some empty buildings in Haverfordwest?

“On top of that the schools’ inspectors have classed Pembrokeshire’s education services as “causing significant concern”. What message does this send to anyone wishing to work in our area or set up a business?

“This is why we have a range of candidates with local business experience. We are all committed to providing value for money. We will not promise miracles but we will be on your side when it comes to deciding how your money is spent.

“Supporting new industries like floating offshore wind; tapping into the multi million pounds on offer from UK Government, to making sure we prevent Welsh government from taxing our tourism businesses are all crucial to navigating our way successfully through the next few months.

“We are proud of all our candidates who are all hardworking local champions, embedded in their communities.

“A vote for a Welsh Conservative candidate on Thursday will give you a professional, competent and objective team in county hall, supported by your MPs and Senedd Members. We think that now is a really good time to give them the chance they deserve,” she added.

All major political parties were contacted about their priorities, there was no response from the Green Party. There are also 54 independent candidates across the county.