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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Gloucestershire has been recognised as one of the top 16 counties in England for road maintenance, according to a new performance map released by the Department for Transport (DfT). While this accolade highlights significant …
Gloucestershire has been named one of the top 16 counties in England for road maintenance, according to a new national highways performance map released by the Department for Transport (DfT). While council leaders are pleased …
Potholes are a persistent headache for drivers, often resulting in costly repairs to tyres, suspension, and steering systems. According to the RAC, the average cost of pothole-related damage is around £320 per incident, with …
Concerns have emerged that Gloucestershire’s Liberal Democrat-led Shire Hall administration has been “let off” the hook after a bid by Reform UK to enhance pothole repairs and overall highways services was significantly …
A recent proposal to allocate additional funds for repairing potholes was rejected amid concerns that the request was motivated more by political point scoring than genuine infrastructure needs. Local officials expressed …
Liberal Democrat roads chief Joe Harris has declared his “absolute confidence” that his team will outdo the previous Conservative government’s record of repairing 90,000 potholes each year. Harris emphasized the …
Gloucestershire’s roads are once again at the center of a heated debate as county leaders prepare to secure a new £192 million resurfacing contract aimed at tackling widespread road damage. The Liberal Democrat-led …
The Liberal Democrats, who campaigned on a promise to “fix Gloucestershire,” now face harsh financial realities that limit their ability to repair the county’s roads. Gloucestershire County Council’s newly appointed highways …
Sir Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, took a playful approach to address the serious issue of road maintenance by sliding down a tubing slope in a rubber ring at Gloucester Ski Centre. The stunt was part of his …