County’s Pothole Champion Joe Harris to Be Succeeded by His Father Mark Harris Friday, May 1, 2026 gloucestershire potholes highways council cabinet infrastructure environment politics localgovernment roads In a unique cabinet reshuffle at Gloucestershire County Council, Joe Harris, who has been the driving force behind fixing the county’s potholes, is stepping down from his role next month. Taking over the responsibility will … Read More
Grandma Seriously Injured After Mobility Scooter Crashes Into Deep Pothole Tuesday, March 31, 2026 potholes mobility scooter injury roadmaintenance gloucestershire elderly accident health safety An 88-year-old widow, Pat Lowe, endured a painful and frightening ordeal when her mobility scooter plunged into a deep, water-filled pothole during a dog walk in Viney Hill, Gloucestershire. The scooter flipped over, pinning … Read More
Resident on 'Most Potholed' UK Road Warns of Dangerous Conditions Thursday, February 26, 2026 potholes stroud gloucestershire roadrepair minchinhampton roaddamage cycling safety localgovernment weather Pat Swift, 78, a former civil engineer living in Minchinhampton, Stroud, has counted over 150 potholes on just a 200-yard stretch of Well Hill road outside his home. The deteriorating condition of this road is causing … Read More
Resident Lives Amidst Over 150 Potholes on One of UK's Most Damaged Roads Thursday, February 26, 2026 potholes stroud gloucestershire roads repairs infrastructure safety localgovernment rural cycling Pat Swift, 78, a former civil engineer, resides on Well Hill in Minchinhampton, Stroud — a road notorious for its severe pothole problem. On a short 200-yard stretch near his home, Mr Swift has counted more than 150 potholes, … Read More
‘Dangerous’ Roads Criticized as Potholes Twice Damage Private Hire Driver’s Car in Months Monday, February 23, 2026 potholes roads gloucestershire transport highways damage privatehire maintenance funding infrastructure The condition of roads across Gloucester, Cheltenham, and the Forest of Dean has been labeled dangerous, as private hire drivers frequently suffer vehicle damage caused by potholes. Hussain Vorajee, a seasoned private hire … Read More
'Dangerous' Roads Blamed as Potholes Damage Private Hire Driver’s Car Twice in Months Monday, February 23, 2026 potholes roads gloucester cheltenham forestofdean transport highways damage council infrastructure The condition of roads in Gloucester, Cheltenham, and the Forest of Dean is being described as dangerous by private hire drivers who frequently experience vehicle damage caused by potholes. Hussain Vorajee, a private hire … Read More