Cllr. Caleb Churchill

06/05/2026

We have some very strong candidates locally, but Sandra has to be one of the strongest people I have met! Upon becoming a Senedd Candidate, Sandra has dedicated the last 13 months of her life to becoming a voice for our constituency. Not as a sitting MS with a guaranteed salary each month, or with dedicated staffers. She has put her own time, energy, and money into standing up for local people, listening to residents, and fighting for the issues that matter most to our communities.

What makes it even more remarkable is that she has done all of this while running a business and raising her family. That level of commitment, resilience, and determination is rare to find in politics today, and it’s the fight and grit we need in a would-be politician.

Sandra isn’t doing this for status or personal gain — she’s doing it because she genuinely cares about the future of our area and the people who live here. Her work ethic and commitment are second to none, and I know she will continue to be a powerful voice for us all.

If you want someone who will work tirelessly for our constituency, who understands local people, and who will always put the community first, then I encourage you to get behind Sandra Jervis and give her your vote. 🗳️

28/04/2026

Some good news!

Town council objected over highway safety and parking, but PCC says policy issues are not part of the certificate process CONCERNS raised by Fishguard and Goodwick Town Council over a proposed children’s home at Bryn Delyn, Y Fraich, may not be considered in the same way as objections to a normal ...

21/04/2026

20/04/2026

This evening I attended a Planning Committee meeting where we discussed application 25/0948/CL, relating to a proposal to use a property at Bryn Delyn, Y Fraich, Fishguard as a residential care home for up to two vulnerable children.

A resident attended to speak on behalf of others living on the road. They raised a number of concerns, including the impact of additional traffic on what is a narrow, single-lane road, whether the location is suitable for children with complex needs, and inconsistencies in the information provided by the applicant, particularly around whether the home would be used for long-term or short-term placements.

I want to thank the resident for taking the time to attend and represent their neighbours. These views are an important and valued part of the planning process.

That said, I believe it’s important we also consider the wider context. There is a clear and growing shortage of suitable placements for vulnerable children. I have personally spoken with families who are forced to travel as far as Cardiff, and in some cases even further, just to spend time with their children. That is incredibly difficult for families and not where we should be as a community.

While concerns around traffic and clarity from the applicant are valid and should be properly addressed, I do not believe inconvenience alone should outweigh the need to provide safe, local homes for children who need care and stability.

We also need to be realistic and consistent in how we approach these issues. If increased traffic is the main reason for opposition, where do we draw the line? Would we object to a family moving in with several vehicles on the same road? It’s an important question about fairness and proportionality.

For transparency, the Planning Committee voted not to support this application. I proposed that the Council support it, seconded by Cllr. T. Hughes. However, the majority voted in favour of Cllr. Murphy’s proposal to oppose the application, which was seconded by Cllr. Morgan, with Cllr. Shaw casting the swaying vote.

These decisions are never straightforward, but they are important. While I respect the decision, my view remains that we should be open to supporting responsible developments like this, provided they are delivered with transparency, proper safeguards, and clear communication. My fellow councillors shared this view, but reasoning for our votes differed.

As always, I welcome respectful discussion on this.

10/04/2026

🏃 ST. DAVID’S 🏃‍♀️

It was fantastic to be out in St. David’s today, speaking with residents and hearing first-hand about the challenges facing this community.

While St. David’s remains a wonderful place to live, it is clear that it is being left behind by decision-makers who too often fail to understand – or prioritise – rural Pembrokeshire. Time and again on the doorstep, people spoke about the same underlying issue: services are being pulled further away, while little is done to replace them locally.

Nothing illustrates this more starkly than the loss of the town’s GP surgery. Since its closure, many residents have been forced to travel to Solva, Fishguard or beyond for care that was once available on their doorstep.

For many, this isn’t just inconvenient, it’s a real barrier to accessing healthcare. While bus services do run, they are typically only hourly. That can leave vulnerable residents, particularly older people or those with health conditions – waiting for long periods after appointments just to get home. What might seem manageable on paper becomes exhausting and impractical in reality.

This is not an isolated issue. Across north Pembrokeshire, there are growing concerns about delays to investment in local health infrastructure, with long-promised improvements still lacking clear timelines or delivery.

The result is a community that feels overlooked, one where people are being asked to accept fewer services, longer journeys, and greater uncertainty about the future.

St. David’s residents deserve better. They deserve fair access to healthcare and policies that recognise the realities of rural life. Right now, the uncomfortable truth is that they are not getting it.

08/04/2026

Some weeks ago, I wrote to Jane Dodds MS asking her to seek clear answers on the future of Fishguard’s proposed Integrated Health Centre.

I’ve now received a response, although you’ll notice the letter is dated 5 March, it only reached me yesterday.

While the Health Board outlines that some early planning work has taken place, including discussions with partners and identifying possible options. The reality is that there has been very little concrete progress.

There are still major unresolved issues around finding a suitable site and securing sufficient funding, and most concerning of all, there is currently no timeline for when (or even if) this project will be delivered.

This is extremely disappointing. Our community deserves clarity and commitment when it comes to the future of local healthcare, not ongoing uncertainty.

As a community, we must continue to press for answers and push for real progress on this vital project.

10/03/2026

06/03/2026

Save emergency surgery services at Withybush Hospital 🏥