The previous council was controlled by Independents as had been the case since the authority was formed in 1995.
The Independents retained control in 2008 and Labour achieved its worst result of the four elections fought thus far.
The Conservative candidate had won the seat at a by-election in 2007 following the death of the previous member, John Allen.
Rosemary Hayes was one of the longest serving members of the Council, having represented Saundersfoot on the authority since 1995 and previously been the district councillor on the former South Pembrokeshire District Council for many years.
Alwyn Luke was one of the longest serving members of the Council, having represented Scleddau on the authority since 1995 and previously been the district councillor on the former Preseli Pembrokeshire District Council for many years.