Pembrokeshire County Council have threatened to close one of Tenby’s public toilets again - if the Town Council doesn’t continue to stump up funds to cover the costs of operating the facility.

Tenby Town Council took over the operation of the Upper Frog Street toilets from the Local Authority, back in 2024, securing their future after fears of closure.

In corrrespondence that came before the Town Council’s November meeting from PCC, the issue of the public conveniences located on Upper Frog Street was brought before members.

“I'm writing to you with an update on costs associated with Tenby, Upper Frog Street toilet from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027,” it stated.

“The increased costs of utilities charges and a CPI uplift has also been added onto last year’s fees.”

Charges for 2025 stood at £12,921.89; with total charges for 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, set to be increased to £13,400.

The correspondence from PCC continued: “I would be grateful if your council can confirm by the 5th December 2025 acceptance of these charges. Invoices will be raised as per the attached agreement.

“I would note that if your council is not in a position to fund these toilets, the toilets will be closed on the 31st March 2026 as per previous correspondence and our toilet strategy.”

When discussing the matter, councillors raised concerns about the condition of the toilets.

It was proposed that discussions be adjourned until the budget is debated, and in meantime write to Marc Owen (Pembrokeshire County Council’s public realms manager) raising these concerns.

Town councillors said that they would like to see what cleaning schedules are in place for the facility and if no improvements are made, will consider alternative maintenance.

Councillors also asked if damage being caused to the toilets (such as vandalism), is being reported.

Back in 2024, Tenby’s North Beach toilets had also been threatened with closure as PCC looked to make of £30m of savings at the time.

Local councillors however, presented a case to PCC that closure would have a dramatic effect on one of the County’s most popular tourist beaches. They also argued that closure would prevent regaining Blue Flag status for the beach.

County councillor for Tenby’s north ward, Cllr Michael Williams said at the time: “This can’t be proclaimed as anything even nearly resembling a victory, it is a battle won but in a war to protect our most basic services.

“Tenby is the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of Pembrokeshire and deserves not only protecting but enhancing, even during these difficult times.”

Only recently, a call for the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority to once again financially contribute to help towards Pembrokeshire Council’s upkeep of 10 public toilets in the park (including the facility at Manorbier beach) this time to the tune of just under £123,000 a year, was backed.

Penally Community Council have also made it clear in recent times, that they wish to see the toilets re-opened at the village’s car park and train station.