Tenby Town Council have increased their precept for the year 2004/05 - the first rise for three years.
The estimated expenditure for the forthcoming financial year has been raised to £113,402, from £105,343 in 2003/04.
At Tuesday night's meeting of the town council, financial officer/town clerk, Mr. Andrew Davies, pointed out that the previous year's precept had been considerably reduced, and went on to explain that the proposed increase was not a stark one, but was only marginally above the rate of inflation.
The original estimate was £109,702, but following discussions, it was agreed to increase the budget for a number of items.
The general account expenditure came to an estimated total of £76,229 for the year ahead, due in the main to increased running costs at Augustus Place and staff training.
However, following discussions, councillors agreed to increase the salaries and wages budget for administration from £25,500 to £27,000, with the extra sum being added to cover more work that may be incurred.
The total expenditure for the De Valence was estimated at £60,975, with councillors agreeing during the meeting to an increase in the publicity budget, from £300 to £1,000, to help in attracting more custom for events.
"Bookings are already considerably better this year for events at the De Valence and I believe an increase would help us actively draw more custom, for wedding fayres and similar style events," said Clr. Mike Evans.
In the nursery gardens expenditure, the TTC gardens contribution was amended from an estimate of £5,000 to £6,500, with councillors supporting Clr. Mrs. Christine Brown, who commented: "The budget will have to be increased if the gardens are to be improved upon."
Members agreed to the amended budget, making the town's portion of the Band D council tax levy £50.46 for the year - an increase of £3.59 on the 2003/04 figure.