After a recent meeting with Welsh Assembly Member Christine Gwyther to discuss the neglect of Tenby's railway station, the town's Deputy Mayor, Clr. John Griffiths, told his colleagues at Tuesday night's meeting that things were now progressing. With regard to the possibility of introducing a CCTV system at the station, Clr. Griffiths said that such a scheme would only be of benefit if it were properly monitored.
Town clerk, Mr. Andrew Davies, also told members of Tenby Town Council that Arriva had agreed to paint everything that they were responsible for at the station, and also conduct a litter pick.
Arriva also hoped to ensure that one of their representatives would be present at the station on Saturdays, particularly throughout the summer, to meet visitors at the platform.
Councillors also received a letter from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park development management officer Catherine Milner on the issue.
"I am sure that it is both the town council's and the authority's intention to ensure that the station is upgraded and a permanent presence on site would no doubt deter some element of vandalism," she said. "However, I am also sure that the erection of a kiosk or kiosks is not the solution when there are perfectly adequate buildings on site which could and should be used for that purpose."
The town clerk reported that Arriva and Network Rail were going to liaise to try and resolve their responsibilities at the station, and that they both had firm ideas in mind.
Clr. Mike Evans revealed that he had been approached by a local building firm who were offering sponsorship and the possibility of adopting the station.
Clr. Griffiths concluded the discussion by telling members he would follow the matter closely to seek improvements before the summer.