A meeting to discuss licensing issues in Tenby was described as ‘productive’, local councillors were informed this week.

County councillor Michael Williams, who represents the north ward of the town, called for the meeting to take place between Pembrokeshire County Council’s licensing department and Dyfed Powys Police, with local councillors also invited to attend.

Clr. Williams recently wrote to the local licensing authority outlining his ongoing concern regarding ‘intolerable’ anti-social behaviour in the resort.

Asking for action to be taken on the matter, Clr. Williams reiterated his concerns about alcohol induced violent behaviour in Tenby, and in particular the possibility that some licensed premises were continuing to sell alcohol to individuals who were already clearly inebriated.

“The problems that I had initially outlined, I once again underlined at Tuesday’s meeting,” explained Clr. Williams.

“It must be made clear to those who fail to properly sell alcohol and manage their premises, that they will be monitored and if they continue to break the law, they could lose their licence.

“The meeting was informed precisely where the problems lie, and I hope that the meeting didn’t leave anyone in any doubt!

“It must be made clear that residents of Tenby will not tolerate the scenes that were witnessed over recent times on weekends.

“We must make sure that Tenby continues to offer a high quality experience, and those who contribute to any diminution of that will not be tolerated,” added Clr. Williams.

Speaking at Tuesday night’s meeting of Tenby Town Council, the town clerk, Andrew Davies, said that the discussions which involved Dyfed Powys Police licensing officer Nigel Hayes, Charlotte Mathias and Geraint Griffiths from PCC’s licensing team, the authority’s pollution control officer Nathan Miles, along with the town’s Mayor and other town councillors, had been “productive”.

Mr. Davies added that lots of points were raised at the meeting and all parties vowed to go forward collaboratively to help resolve anti-social behaviour issues relating to alcohol in the town.