Members of Tenby Town Council have been encouraged by those showing an interest in joining.

The Town Council will co-opt new members to fill recently vacated roles, after there was no call for an election.

At February’s meeting - five councillors handed in their resignations, leaving three casual vacancies in the town’s south ward, and two for the north ward.

At this month’s meeting (April 4) there were a number of interested candidates that sat in to observe proceedings.

Anyone that has shown interest will be given the chance to expand on why they want to become a councillor at the next full council meeting on May 2.

“The process this time has been rigourous, and this has been a further opportunity tonight for some that have shown interest to watch a meeting in progress,” said Cllr Laurence Blackhall.

“I for one would’ve have preferred for an election to have been called, but we are where we are, and hopefully we will get lots more interest.”

The Mayor, Cllr Sam Skyrme-Blackhall said that it was nice to see so many people keen to join the Town Council at the recent ‘meet and greet’ event.

Anyone interested in helping to make a difference for Tenby is urged to put their name forward to be considered as a councillor.

You don’t have to live in Tenby to join the Town Council, but you need to reside within 3 miles of the town.

Letters asking to be considered for co-option must be received by the town clerk either by email to: [email protected] or by post to Tenby Town Council, De Valence Pavilion, Upper Frog Street, Tenby SA70 7JD by Friday, April 21.

Anyone requiring further information can contact the clerk on 01834 842730.