A councillor has called for a long-term solution to recurring flooding on the B4318 at Gumfreston, near Tenby, where repeated road closures disrupt local residents, businesses and essential journeys.

Pembrokeshire County Council has been asked to work with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the Welsh Government to address the problem, which has led St Florence and St Mary Out Liberty councillor Rhys Jordan to raise concerns at successive full council meetings, reports Nation Cymru.

Cllr Jordan has highlighted the impact of closures on residents, schools, businesses and emergency access, as well as the additional traffic placed on Devonshire Drive and surrounding roads when vehicles are diverted.

The reliability of the road’s flood warning signs has also been raised as a concern, with Cllr Jordan previously reporting that ironically they often do not operate in wet conditions.

A motion submitted by Cllr Jordan is due to be considered by Pembrokeshire County Council on October 15. It calls on councillors to note confirmation that NRW will undertake further feasibility and options work in 2026 to assess potential solutions, and to recognise the county council’s role in helping secure a lasting resolution.

Earlier this year, Cllr Jordan launched a petition calling on the Welsh Government to address the recurring flooding. It attracted approximately 3,500 signatures.

The motion asks the council’s cabinet to consider how it can support progress towards a permanent solution once the feasibility work is complete. It also calls for improvements to make the diversion route more resilient to the effects of closures on the B4318.

An update on progress towards a long-term flood solution and on interim road improvements is requested within three months of the matter reaching cabinet.

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