Tenby has flown the flag for Wales in the UK’s top floral contest.

The resort was one of just three communities in the whole of the country selected to take part in the 2014 Britain in Bloom contest, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

And for the fourth time in a row, it claimed a Silver Gilt award in the category for coastal towns with less than 12,000 residents.

Town mayor and Tenby in Bloom chairman, Councillor Sue Lane, was honoured by being named as one of just 11 Community Champions chosen by judges and awarded by competition organisers, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) for exceptional commitment and dedication to the cause.

The results were announced at the contest's awards ceremony in Bristol on Thursday evening (October 16).

The success makes up for last month’s disappointment when Tenby was pipped at the post by Usk in its bid to win its 30th Wales in Bloom title.

Said Councillor Lane: “Participating in Britain in Bloom has been a fantastic experience, as it enables the people of Tenby to show to the world how proud we are of our town.

“The whole town - residents, businesses, schools, youth groups and local organisations - have all tirelessly pulled together, both physically and financially, to offset public sector cuts and ensure that Tenby continues to look its very best this year.”

Congratulations have been given to Tenby by Pembrokeshire County Council cabinet member Councillor Huw George, who described its achievement as ‘a fantastic accolade’.

He added: “There is tremendous pride in Tenby, and this award is a reflection of that pride and community spirit.”

Council groundsmen planted up and maintained many of the gardens and flower beds in Tenby this year, which featured thousands of summer bedding plants and wild flowers. They also provided and maintained hanging baskets and flower towers throughout the town.

The authority’s area maintenance manager south, Glenville Codd, added his congratulations and also praised the county council’s workforce for their contribution.

“The grounds men, street cleaners, beach cleaners and grass cutters all work hard to ensure Tenby looks at its best, not just when the Britain in Bloom judges visit the town, but all year round,” he said