Tenby’s Deputy Mayor has called for prompt action to be taken on banning ‘street traders’ from the resort, rather than holding more discussions.

Members of Tenby Town Council recently confirmed that they were liaising with the legal department of Pembrokeshire County Council to explore what process could to be put in place to introduce a bye-law banning all ‘service providers’ (street traders) from the streets of Tenby, with Angela Burns, the Assembly Member for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, also stating that she was going to discuss the possibility of introducing it as an ‘All Wales Act’ at the Welsh Assembly Government.

Speaking at Tuesday night’s meeting of the town council, the Mayor, Clr. Laurence Blackhall, said that the town council had written to a number of people identified for discussions to form a small ‘task group’, and hoped to hold a meeting soon.

“We’ve had some helpful responses from the AM, and some less so!” he said.

“The view is to get everyone around the table as soon as possible to say exactly what we need to do to take this to the Welsh Assembly. We all agree on what we want to achieve, we’re just seeking clarification on how to achieve it,” continued Clr. Blackhall

The town clerk, Andrew Davies, told councillors that there had been ‘differing’ responses on the matter.

“There was an indication that we may not be able to introduce a bye-law on our own, it may have to be a government act. We have had differing responses on what we’re trying to tackle,” he said.

Deputy Mayor, Clr. Sue Lane, commented that it was time to take the matter straight to parliament through the county’s MP.

“I feel we’re just creating a talking shop on this matter, when what we really need is action.

“The views are that the people of Tenby have had enough, and we can’t go another summer like this, as it’s getting ridiculous. We need to go to the top through our MP,” added Clr. Mrs. Lane.

Clr. Mrs. Christine Brown agreed, and said that it felt like everyone was passing the buck.

“We want action, and I understand that several towns in Pembrokeshire want the same, so if the people of Pembs want it, then surely it should happen.

“This is an opportunity for the Welsh Assembly to make a stand, but all we’ve got is people passing the buck, including our own county council!” she remarked.

The Mayor added that, although there was a question mark over whether such a legislation could be passed by the Welsh Assembly, he was determined that this council would see a resolution on the matter.