A Tenby councillor’s dispensation to speak on harbour matters has been renewed allowing contribution of his “understanding of mooring arrangements” to any future discussions.

Clr. Michael Williams said he had had a mooring in the town harbour since he was 15, and without wanting to say how long ago that was, he added it meant he had a wealth of knowledge about the area.

Members of the Pembrokeshire County Council standards committee approved his application to speak, but not vote, on harbour matters at authority meetings.

This was a renewal of previous dispensation.

Llangwm councillor Michael John was granted dispensation to speak on the redevelopment of the village community centre, both at county council, particularly when the matter come to planning committee, and community council.

“Having been a community councillor for many years, I have local experience which would benefit and add to any considerations, and I feel my participation would enhance public confidence rather that damage it,” his application states.

Prendergast councillor Alison Tudor was permitted to speak but not vote on Pembrokeshire College matters, but concerns were raised about a lack of details when it came to the reasons why she wanted dispensation.

Clr. Tudor said that her daughter worked at the college but “it does not cloud my judgement” in her application, but was not at the committee meeting on Monday.

Clr. Viv Stoddart said that she had a similar dispensation to speak in the same situation and “in terms of consistency” permission should also be given to Clr. Tudor.