The centre of Tenby will be a car-free zone again this summer. Pembrokeshire County Council will be pedestrianising the walled town between Sunday, July 22, and Monday, September 3. The order means that that walled town will be divided into three areas, each with varying degrees of permitted vehicular access. Clr. Jamie Adams, cabinet member for highways, transportation and asset improvement, said a great deal of consultation was carried out following last year's successful experimental order. "The feedback from locals, businesses and visitors was very positive, and I believe the scheme is now spot on," he said. "We have decided to carry out a further experiment this year to finalise operational procedures, with a view to moving ahead to a permanent order in 2008. "As a result, arrangements for this year's pedestrianisation will therefore be broadly similar to last year." The core area (High Street from Crackwell Street to Tudor Square, St. Nicholas Lane, Tudor Square and Church Street) will have very limited vehicle access, with weddings, funerals, and emergency services being permitted entry. The western area (Lower Frog Street, Upper Frog Street, St. Georges Street, St. Mary's Street, Paragon, Cresswell Street, Cob and Tor Lane) will have permitted access by residents, business owners, visitors to residents, taxis, and to gain access to off-road parking spaces. The eastern area (High Street from White Lion Street to Crackwell Street, Crackwell Street, Bridge Street, St. Julians Street, Sergeants Lane and the harbour area) will have permitted access similar to the western area, plus traffic accessing the harbour for tidal purposes. Vehicle restrictions will apply from 11 am to 5 pm on each day of the pedestrianisation period. The council will provide a free park and ride service from the North Beach Car Park to the harbour, which will run from 10 am to 6 pm every day.
