Local councillors have reaffirmed their desire that any properties built on the site of Augustus Place Community Centre be prioritised for Tenby people only.

Tenby Town Council have recently outlined plans to sell the facility, with the centre losing upwards of £3,000 per annum.

Town clerk, Mr. Andrew Davies, told members at their meeting on Tuesday night that he had met with representatives from Pembrokeshire County Council, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and Pembrokeshire Housing Association last week to explain that attempts to increase usage of the centre over the past few years had failed. As a result, the town council had now declared the building surplus to requirements and were considering redeveloping the site to provide additional senior citizens' housing in the area.

Mr. Davies explained that there was concern over nomination rights for any housing built. However, members of Pembrokeshire Housing Association and the county council said that the first letting could definitely be for Tenby people only.

In principle, there were no objections to the redevelopment from any of the authorities that Mr. Davies met with, but there were concerns on the limitations of the site with regards to restricted highway and pedestrian access.

The Rotary Club of Tenby, who gave the building to the town council, have already given their backing to any sale for redevelopment, and have stated that they would like to see any proceeds put towards a worthwhile project within the town.

Clr. Mike Evans said it seemed the meeting had been worthwhile, but stated once again that it should be made clear that they would not let this land go unless there were definite guarantees that it would only be to provide housing for Tenby people.