Longstanding issues surrounding the flooding of a main route in and out of Tenby, are being taken to the Welsh Government, in an attempt to find a long-term solution, to a matter that has had a detrimental effet on the area for decades.

The B4318 at Gumfreston, connecting Tenby to St Florence and Carew, and routes beyond, leading to Pembroke, seems to be closed more of late, than actually open, in light of the many named storms that have hit the locality, along with heavy rainfall and high tides, causing the road to be impacted with tidal locking, river flooding and field run off.

County councillor for the wards of Gumfreston and St Florence, Cllr Rhys Jordan has long shared his frustrations over the situation, and has now started the first steps to taking the matter to Welsh parliament.

“I’ve created a petition to the Welsh Government because repeated flooding on the B4318 can no longer be resolved through local routes alone,” shared Cllr Jordan recently on social media.

“As your councillor, I’ve raised this issue through every available local option, and those avenues have now been exhausted.

“The causes of flooding go beyond the road itself, which is why national leadership and funding are now needed to look at a long-term solution.

“Petitions don’t always succeed, but when enough people get behind them, they can make a real difference. Just look at what happened at Nash Finger Post.

The petition to the Welsh Government calling for a long-term solution to flooding on the B4318 is now live.

“This step comes after every local option has been exhausted. The flooding is caused by a combination of surface water runoff, River Ritec levels, and tidal locking at the South Beach outfall — issues that cannot be fixed locally alone. National leadership and funding are now needed,” continued Cllr Jordan.

“Our goal: 10,000 signatures by January 31, 2026

“That number matters. Strong petitions do lead to action, just look at what happened at Nash Finger Post when enough people got behind it.If you’ve been affected as a resident, business owner, commuter, or visitor — please take 30 seconds to sign and share.

“Every signature strengthens the case and increases the pressure for action.

“This is about protecting access to Tenby and securing a solution that lasts.

“All hands to the pump!” he added.

Recently, a Tenby town councillor slammed Pembrokeshire County Council for failing to tackle the persistent flooding effectively - suggesting that they would rather squander their millions on building pointless footbridges in Haverfordwest!

With motorists attempting to drive through the flood water being labelled ‘stupid’ on social media - town councillor Charles Dale took a pop at the Local Authority for its own ‘stupidity’ in continuing to not rectify the issue with a long term solution.

Cllr Dale commented: “Stupidity is Pembrokeshire County Council allowing this to happen to the residents of Tenby every year - and it’s getting worse!”