PEMBROKESHIRE’S smoke free beach scheme could be rolled out across the county, and even into town centres, after a successful pilot in Little Haven.

Little Haven was made one of the UK’s only smoke free beaches last year. Although the scheme had some detractors, a report to cabinet said that the scheme had been successful.

During a routine litter survey conducted by Natural Resources Wales during the bathing season no smoking-related litter was found at Little Haven.

“Random site visits during normal working hours in the bathing season by officers from Public Protection did not report any sightings of smokers on the beach,” read a report to cabinet.

The community council and public protection found no evidence of smoking on the beach once the pilot was operational.

“The evidence indicates that the pilot project was self-regulating and attracted considerable positive publicity,” reads the report.

“It is recommended that the project continue. In addition, it is proposed to explore extending the project to other beaches.”

Cabinet members suggested the project went one step further and explored the possibility of smoke free town centres.

“I suggest we further challenge our ambitions and look at town centres in the future,” said council leader Jamie Adams.

Councillor Sue Perkins added: “Pembroke Dock would be the first with their hands up. At every single town council meeting we hear complaints about people smoking in our streets and the litter. I would support this being realised both in our beaches and town centres.”

Councillor Huw George suggested the concept could be tied into creating child and elderly friendly town centres.

Cabinet voted to approve the continuation of the smoke free beach initiative and to support further smoke free initiatives in Pembrokeshire.