Steps to make a hazardous walkway leading down to Tenby’s harbour area safer are being looked at by Pembrokeshire County Council.

Members of Tenby Town Council recently called for an immediate inspection and plan of works for the walkway - known as the ‘Dead House Steps’ due to them being situated near the entrance to the old town mortuary.

The walkway, which leads from Crackwell Street overlooking the town’s harbour, is a vital route for members of the RNLI to gain access to the Inshore Lifeboat launch station.

Councillors stated that repair work on the public footpath needed to be carried out urgently as it had become dangerous.

“After we talked about this matter last, the RNLI had a shout on Saturday morning, and I went flying down the slippery steps!” Clr. Ben James, who is also an RNLI crew member, told his fellow councillors at Tuesday night’s meeting of the town council.

The town clerk told members that Pembrokeshire County Council’s head of highways and construction, Darren Thomas, was working on the matter, but that there were several departments involved.

Clr. Mike Evans said that, ultimately, the steps came under the remit of the harbour, so it would be worth contacting the harbourmaster to look at the matter too.

Clr. Trevor Hallett told members that as the limestone had worn, the surface needed addressing urgently.