Pothole news
Potholes and poorly maintained roads are always making headlines, which just goes to prove what a major source of heartache they are for the nation's motorists. Below you'll find links to just some of the many news stories on the topic of potholes that appear every week.
Tackling 'pothole epidemic' among priorities for new leader
INTERFAITH support and road improvements are among plans set out by Hampshire County Council’s new leader. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 17/05/2013, Source: This is Local LondonHaringey Borough Council report causes change in pothole fixing policy
A new report has shown Haringey Borough Council's current policy on fixing potholes could risk further compensation claims. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 17/05/2013, Source: Spenborough GuardianOur roads set to get £23m repairs
Road improvements and repairs totalling £23m will take place throughout Kirklees over the next two years. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 17/05/2013, Source: Your Local GuardianEvery street to be inspected for potholes, says Wandsworth council
Every street in the borough will be inspected in the coming months as Wandsworth Council embarks on a major assault on potholes. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 16/05/2013, Source: This is BristolWindscreen damage up thanks to potholes
THE UK's pothole-ravaged roads have contributed to a 30 per cent jump in windscreen damage this year, according to AA Glass.
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Victory for campaigners as potholes are repaired
A fifteen-year battle to resurface a potholed road has finally been won by a persistent team of campaigners. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 15/05/2013, Source: Express and StarBlitz on potholes mends 4,500 in just two months
County council bosses ordered a blitz on winter-damaged highways at the end of February backed by £500,000 to tackle the worst-hit areas. They now say the end of the work is in sight, with 90 per cent of the work completed. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 15/05/2013, Source: Wales OnlinePotholes and traffic jams drive Vale of Glamorgan residents to distraction
Potholes and traffic jams are the biggest problems for residents of the Vale of Glamorgan, a series of public consultations has shown. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 14/05/2013, Source: This is South WalesCity potholes are shameful
IS there anyone who is able to drive up High Street from the train station to the Full Moon pub without hitting a pothole? This must be one of the worst stretches of roads in Swansea, there must be 40 to 50 potholes. I have emailed the council but have had no reply and still can't understand why nobody else have complained about this street. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 14/05/2013, Source: BBCSwaton village's 'Eric the pothole' finally filled in
A large pothole in a Lincolnshire village that had its own Facebook page has been repaired. Read this News (opens in new window)
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