Narberth Town Council has increased its budget.

At a recent meeting, the clerk, Mrs. Caroline Coaker, worked through the precept calculation for 2017/18 as agreed by the finance committee and presented members with a copy of the report showing how the precept figure was obtained.

The minimum precept requirement for 2017/18 was £48,500.

Former Mayor, Clr. David Norcross stated that the five per cent increase was due to the fact that as the county council had reduced revenue, the town council had taken on extra costs to provide support for the community in relation to the swimming pool, the library and the floral displays in the summer months. Further support to over 13 local groups and associations has continued.

It was resolved to accept the recommendation of the finance committee that the precept be set at £48,500 and the clerk was thanked for all the work she did in preparing the figures.