Barriers in place in Tenby’s town centre, introduced to block off parking bays to create extra space for pedestrians and help maintain social distancing during the pandemic, are to be removed.

Following the end of the café culture period of pedestrianisation Pembrokeshire County Council had written to Tenby town council for their views on the retention of the closed bays in Tudor Square.

Instigated to support social distancing, these measures were intended to support the town when visitor numbers were still very high, and were due for review at the end of half term.

In the light of the announcement by the Welsh Government for a ‘firebreak’ lockdown, PCC asked the town council for their opinions.

At a remote meeting of the town council on Tuesday night, Clr. Mike Evans said that the measures had proven positive but given the new lockdown arrangements it seemed appropriate that they were ended.

Deputy Mayor, Clr. Tracy Evans agreed and said that it was important that under the new arrangements that people had access to banks and other essential services in the centre of town.

Council agreed to the PCC proposal to remove the barricades in the town centre.

Tenby’s Mayor, Clr. Mrs. Sam Skyrme-Blackhall thanked PCC’s streetcare and parking manager Marc Owen and his team for their ongoing liaison.

“It has been a good working relationship with everyone trying to do the best for Tenby,” she said.