The ongoing row between County Councillor Wynne Evans and Narberth Town Council continued this week.

With temperatures soaring outside, the heat also reached near boiling point in the council chamber when Clr. Evans attended Tuesday night's monthly meeting to 'face the music'.

And after a statement read to the councillors, Clr. Evans received yet another verbal slating from his colleagues, who he described as the'firing squad'.

Clr. Evans, who is both a member of the town council and the town's representative on Pembrokeshire County Council, was the subject of a vote of no confidence as a town councillor last month after only attending three meetings of the previous 12 since his election last year.

He has also come under fire for failing to keep the town council informed of county council related issues.

In a statement read by clerk, Mrs. Caroline Coaker, Clr. Evans said: "It is quite clear that the town council no longer wishes me to remain as a town councillor. It is true to say that I have missed a number of meetings due to other commitments.

"The situation between myself and town councillors has possibly reached a point of no return due mainly to the fact of personal dislike for each other. This is because of a number of factors, but primarily I feel, because I do not inform you of what goes on within the ward."

Clr. Evans continued: "Situations arise on a daily basis that I have to deal with, some remain totally confidential between residents of the ward and myself dealing with issues private to them, and this will continue.

"In May, 32 people attended my two weekly surgeries and all their issues have been dealt with.

"As far as other matters go that affect the town in general, I do agree fully I do not always keep you informed. Sometimes I am unable to, but this then causes a rift as the town council constantly write to County Hall on issues that I have already dealt with and been concluded. So I will inform you in future, but as far as town council meetings held in camera, I will not attend as over the years, numerous items which should have remained for town council only, have got out of the meeting, sometimes within hours of it ending. This is not acceptable."

He added: "We are very fortunate to have a vibrant town and I have a very demanding ward, with new problems arising all the time. However, I will continue to put the people of this town first and foremost and this will not change.

"Over the course of the last few weeks, at functions or events I have attended in the town or even just chatting in the street, the clear picture I get is that people are getting a little fed up with our constant sniping at each other, so why can't we all get on with the business of doing what we are supposed to do - putting Narberth first to make this town an even better, safer place to live, work or visit and not put self interest or personal dislikes first."

When town councillors were given the opportunity to respond, Clr. Eric Feetham said that Clr. Evans 'failed to keep his promises' following a previous meeting when similar problems had arisen, while Clr. Mrs. Sue Rees claimed he used every opportunity to 'back bite' and accuse the town council of things they had never done.

"You slate us every chance you get," she continued.

"I am fed up with all this," she said. "This town council is one of the most unified, co-operative councils. We have diverse opinions and diverse ages, but we work together for the town," she said.

Clr. David Norcross said the council was frustrated because it wanted to liaise with the county council.

"It belittles the town council when we read about matters in the press first," he said.

"We want our county councillor to come to our meetings and liaise with us so that we have a strong voice in County Hall," he commented.

Clr. Mrs. Rees added that the town council also wanted an active member rather than an empty seat each month, while Clr. Mrs. Val Bradley asked Clr. Evans if he was more effective as a county councillor or a town councillor and queried whether it was possible to perform both roles.

A further appeal to Clr. Evans to let the council know what was happening was made by Clr. Colin Williams.

"It is very hurtful to read about it in the press first," he said.

Added Clr. Feetham: "You work very very hard, but you have got to have support and you have to work with the town council."

And the Mayor, Clr. Mrs. Ruth Platt, said: "We have got to work together."

In reply, Clr. Evans said he agreed with most of what had been said and described attending a council meeting as 'facing a firing squad'.

He called for a level playing field and for a fresh start when council recommences after the summer recess.

Although Clr. Evans gave his apologies for next month's meeting, he gave an assurance that he would attend the October, November and December meetings.

"No matter what the outcome of your vote of no confidence, I remain very much a part of your town council," he said

On advice he had taken with regards to council's vote of no confidence, Clr. Evans then left the meeting.