Councillors in Tenby have backed plans to introduce a 20 mph speed limit inside the town walls.

Speaking at Tuesday night’s meeting of the town council, Clr. Mrs. Christine Brown, gave her support to a proposal by the Tenby Chamber of Trade and Tourism to call for a 20 mph speed limit, which the organisation said had added to concerns raised about pedestrian safety within Tudor Square and High Street.

“I totally agreed with tis, and its something that this town council has been asking for time and time again!” commented Clr. Mrs. Brown.

“The amount of traffic inside the town walls and the speed of taxis in particular is just ridiculous, so a 20 mph speed limit would not only benefit pedestrians, but could reduce noise levels too, especially if it stops the roaring of the boy racers that we still get!” she added.

“There is no reason for anyone to be driving over 20 mph inside the town walls,” agreed the Mayor, Clr. Laurence Blackhall.

Councillors were unanimously in favour of supporting the proposals.