With another wet and windy season upon us, questions continue to be asked of the Local Authority as to what plans they have to alleviate recurring flooding causing disruption on a main route in and out of Tenby, described by one local county councillor as “probably the most closed road in the county!”

Despite ‘immediate action’ being called for once again a year ago; December 1, 2024 and the B4318 road by Gumfreston was declared impassable once again due to flooding.

Neil Thomas who lives in the village said it was the second or third time in as many weeks. “I have lived in Gumfreston for 31 years and still no improvement. Surely something has to be done about this situation?” he told the Observer.

With heavy rain and storms being a common occurrence, the persistent flooding at Gumfreston causeway, and at times, surrounding areas such as the Clicketts in Tenby, has caused concerns for local councillors, residents and those needing to travel along the route.

Last January, with Storm Henk bringing more wet weather to the locality ‘immediate action’ was called for to rectify the ongoing issues, following a distressing incident when the vehicle of a disabled driver became stuck in the floodwater, with firefighters racing to rescue them.

County councillor for St Florence ward Rhys Jordan highlighted his ongoing concerns once again, calling for Pembrokeshire County Council to instigate immediate action to address matters.

“I have become an unintentional 'flood helpline' for our residents, inundated with countless calls, emails, and messages seeking assistance and guidance during these challenging times - this issue has escalated to a point where immediate action is necessary,” said Cllr Jordan at the time.

“The recurrent flooding not only poses a threat to public safety but also disrupts daily life.”

More recently, back in October, Pembrokeshire Council pledged at a meeting ‘full commitment’ to improve warning systems on the flood-prone road, yet the digital road signs meant to be in place to alert motorists to the road being off limits, continue to fail.

Cllr Jordan told the meeting after another flooding incident: “It seems to work when the road is not flooded, but they don't like operating when it's wet!”

He asked for "assurances that the flood warning system will actually work this autumn and winter" - describing the route as “probably the most closed road in the county!”

PCC’s head of infrastructure and transport director Darren Thomas told the meeting it had "difficulty with the supplier of the signs" but "officers are trying to get this fixed".

“It's not something we've left lying; you have full commitment that officers are trying to get this fixed," he said.

Cllr Rhys Sinnett, PCC’s cabinet member for residents' services said: “If there are problems with the system, then we need to sort that out.

“Members of the public need to have that reassurance that things are working as best they can,” he cotinued - yet here we are, and despite another ‘Pembrokeshire promise’ - the same old issues continue to cause community disruption.