National Pothole Day: local election candidate's pothole patrol in Hastings

Hastings, UK – In light of National Pothole Day, Liam Atkins, the Conservative Candidate for Baird Ward in the upcoming Hastings Borough Council elections in May, has taken on his own 'Pothole Patrol' to address the rampant pothole issues impacting local roads in and around his ward.

This initiative comes in the wake of a staggering report released today by the AA, revealing that pothole damage to vehicles has cost an enormous £474 million in the past year, the highest in five years, with 631,852 pothole-related incidents recorded in 2023.

"Like you, I'm fed up with potholes dominating our roads," said Councillor Candidate Liam Atkins. "It's a daily struggle to avoid them, and the damage they inflict on our vehicles is undeniable. While potholes are the responsibility of the County Council, it's still my job to find, report and chase their repairs".