Pembrokeshire County Council is currently putting in place the necessary measures to enable this year’s pedestrianisation scheme in Tenby to take place.

The scheme is due to start on Monday, July 6, and finish on Friday, September 11, and will again see the walled town area divided into three ‘zones’ each of which will have varying degrees of vehicle access.

Phil Baker, the Council’s Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Licensing and Major Events, said: “An important point to note this year is that while all the necessary plans are being put in place to see the scheme start and finish on the above dates, it is under constant review in light of the current COVID-19 restrictions and Government guidance. Therefore it may be necessary to change or amend the duration or how the scheme is delivered.”

Clr. Baker added: “If it does become apparent that changes are needed, then the Council will provide further updates in the lead-up to the start of the proposed scheme.”

A further important change to the scheme this year will be the introduction of an online access permit application process.

Paper application forms and guidance notes will no longer be delivered to residents and businesses within the walled town area. Instead all information can now be found on the Council’s website including a link to the permit application form.

The online form and information will be available from Monday, May 18, and residents and business are encouraged to complete the process as soon as possible.

This will ensure that there is sufficient time for the application to be processed and, where required, the applicant contacted should further information be required. Permits will then be issued approximately seven to ten days before the scheme start date.

Clr. Baker emphasised: “It is important to note that Government guidance and health regulations in respect of travel and the occupation of second home and holiday accommodation in force at the relevant time will take precedence and must be observed at all times.”

“Possession of an ‘access permit’ does not exempt the permit holder from these restrictions or should it be seen to give consent in any way to travel while any such restrictions are in place.”

The application form and guidance notes can be found at: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk

For enquiries or further information email: [email protected]