An exciting new pilot scheme designed to enhance Tenby's walled town is set to get underway.

The project involves widening the footpath on the seaward side of High Street and resurfacing it with natural flagstones.

It's aimed towards creating a quality, relaxing environment which will improve accessibility and safety.

The scheme is being carried out by Pembrokeshire County Council and is part-funded by the Welsh Development Agency.

Work is anticipated to start on February 16. It will take around eight weeks to complete and will be halted over half-term.

A temporary traffic restriction is being sought which will close parts of High Street and Crackwell Street for short periods of time when necessary. This is to allow for materials to be delivered and works to be carried out.

Temporary traffic lights will be used at all other times and cars and light good vehicles will be able to access the walled town via the Belmont Arch, Lower Frog Street and St. George's Street. Pedestrian access will be maintained thoughout.

The scheme is part of the Tenby Tourism Growth Area Action Plan. The six-year programme is being delivered through a representative working partnership.

Tenby walled town improvements have been prioritised as the first public sector partnership project.

Already, 27 projects are in the system, with seven having been approved.

These seven have a wide geographical spread and are primarily private sector projects. They include activity providers, hotel and country parks in Tenby, Saundersfoot, Kilgetty and Manorbier, along with the Tenby and Saundersfoot Historic Townscheme.

The overall aim of the strategy is to improve the value of tourism to the area, and benefit the local economy, community and environment.