Pembrokeshire County Council is said to be reviewing its policy over A-Frames, after being accused of failing to tackle such obstructions that cause countless concerns for many wheelchair and mobility scooter users, along with families with pushchairs, trying to navigate their way through Tenby during the summer season.

With Tenby striving to reach ‘dementia friendly’ status in recent years, tougher action from the Local Authority to clampdown on obstacles such as A-Frames and tables and chairs causing obstructions on public pavements has seemingly gone by the wayside.

Despite issues being highlighted, many have bemoaned the fact that nothing has been done to alleviate the matter, especially considering areas such as St Georges and Upper Frog Streets - are both live roads with vehicles travelling through during the ‘traffic free’ pedestrianisation scheme, which runs between the hours of 11am and 5.30pm each day during summer.

Even the Royal National Institute of Blind People who run a campaign called ‘Who Put That There!’ against pavement obstructions have seemingly had a blind eye turned to their concerns.

County councillor for Tenby’s north ward, Cllr Michael Williams has contacted PCC once again this holiday season, raising the matter.

He explained that he never understood what a ‘minefield’ Tenby was for someone disabled, until he went on a trip through the town with local resident and wheelchair user Hazel Cook.

“The events that followed were for me, an eye opener!” he said of the ‘daunting prospect’ that the proliferation of A-Frames and other needless impediments presented, on top of the appalling condition of many footpaths.

“The Local Authority should be ensuring that footpath access is kept clear, not only for less able individuals, but for the safety and convenience of the general public.

“I can understand the need for businesses to advertise, but the current situation is now unsustainable.

“I ask that PCC take action to ensure that individuals such as the late Mrs Cook are able to safely go about their business in the town without having to navigate their way through what to many resembles an assault course.”

A spokesperson for Pembrokeshire Council who are said to be meeting with Tenby Chamber of Trade to discuss the ongoing concerns, and strike a balance during the ‘Café Culture’ period, said: “We are reviewing our current policy and the proposal is to take a revised policy to a future Policy and Pre-decision committee, with a date yet to be set.”