Fury as woman, 101, told to fill in 'bomb crater' potholes by council after locals complained about state of their road | MZC62I2 | 2024-03-18 12:08:01
Residents in ten affected houses say the 21-hole lane is one of the worst in England.
A WOMAN of 101 was advised to fill in potholes after locals complained about their street.
Residents in ten affected houses say the 21-hole lane is one of the worst in England.
Two individuals have gone to hospital after tripping in what they referred to as "bomb craters".
Locals in Watchet, Somerset, together with centenarian Sheila Nicholls and husband Invoice signed a petition in 2022 asking for the street to be resurfaced slightly than holes fastened individually.
She described the state of affairs as "awful" and "unsafe".
But locals say they have been informed to fix the street themselves.
Neighbour Brian Pankhurst, 79, stated: "It's absurd. We're all aged and don't have that money. How are you going to inform a 101-year-old to fill their potholes?"
The street leads to the West Somerset Mineral Line, an 11-mile stretch of disused Victorian railway now widespread with walkers and cyclists.
Locals claim the council has blamed their cars — although they've five in complete.
Brian added: "They're not bearing in mind the good massive council dust and waste lorries and grocery store vans that come down here.
"We haven't heard anything since October. The council say it's our duty but when so, why was it tarmacked within the first place?"
Somerset Council stated: "This lane is a public right of approach, not a public street, which is utilized by residents to entry their properties.
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"'We do understand individuals's considerations and are going to work with residents to return to a workable answer."
Elderly locals in Watchet say their street has 21 potholes[/caption]
The pothole state of affairs has been described as terrible and unsafe[/caption]
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