Residents across Pembrokeshire can now support the campaign to protect services at Withybush Hospital by signing a paper petition available in town and community council offices throughout the county.
The initiative ensures that those who are digitally excluded, including older residents and those without reliable internet access, can still take part.
The petition, originally launched online by local resident Ajay Owens, has already attracted more than 11,000 signatures, demonstrating strong public support for maintaining local healthcare services. Providing both online and paper options will help ensure the campaign reflects the views of the whole community.
Local Senedd Members Paul Davies and Samuel Kurtz, who are helping lead the campaign, said it is essential that all voices are heard.
Paul Davies said: “We have taken significant steps to highlight the importance of protecting services at Withybush Hospital, including gathering evidence from staff, patients and residents, and raising concerns with health leaders. It is vital that people continue to share their experiences of why local services matter.”
Samuel Kurtz added: “The community has come together before to oppose cuts to Withybush, and once again the community are showing that they will not accept the closure of services at Withybush lying down. We will stand beside them every step of the way until this decision is overturned.”
Both Members have formally requested that the petition be debated in the Senedd before its dissolution, to ensure Pembrokeshire residents’ concerns are considered at the highest level.
Maintaining services at Withybush Hospital is critical for patient safety, timely emergency care and supporting rural communities, where travel times to alternative hospitals can be significantly longer.
Residents wishing to sign the petition can do so at their local town or community council office during normal opening hours.
Ajay Owens said: “I am incredibly heartened by the support from our local town halls and businesses. This petition is about giving every resident in Pembrokeshire a voice, and having these physical locations available ensures that everyone, regardless of their access to the internet, can stand up for what matters to our community and share their concerns.”
Current list of Town Councils willing to accept paper copies of the Senedd petition:
Town Council
Fishguard & Goodwick
Library, Fishguard Town Hall
10:00am - 5.00pm
Monday to Wednesday
10:00am - 6.00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 5.00pm
Friday
10:00am - 1.00pm
Saturday
Haverfordwest
Haverfordwest Town Council
Old Wool Market,
Quay Street
9:30am - 3.30pm
Monday to Friday
Milford Haven
Cemetery Lodge, Milford Haven Cemetery
9:00am - 5.00pm
Monday to Friday
Narberth
Narberth Community Library,
3 Town Moor Mews,
Narberth
10:00am - 5.00pm
Monday to Saturday
Newport
Lower St Mary's Street,
Newport
9:00am - 5.00pm
Monday to Friday
Pembroke
Pembroke Town Council
Pembroke Town Hall
9:00am - 3.00pm
Monday to Thursday
9:00am - 1.00pm
Friday
Pembroke Dock
Pembroke Dock Town Council
28 Dimond Street
Pembroke Dock
9:00am - 1.00pm
Monday to Friday
Saundersfoot
Paper copy has been circulated in the village by the Town Council
