Ellie Ames 08 April 2024

Council responds to ‘Daventry Banksie’ pothole complaints

Council responds to ‘Daventry Banksie’ pothole complaints image
Image: West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council has responded to an anti-pothole protester with a computer-generated image of a roadside sign laden with song titles.

Signs decrying the state of Daventry’s roads began popping up around the town last month, erected by a campaigner known as ‘Daventry Banksie’.

One such message, written on a door left on the side of the road, said: ‘Welcome to Pothole City home of the incompetent council’.

Another sign read: ‘Welcome to Pothole City – twinned with Grand Canyon’.

The council removed the signs. Amid widespread media attention, it has now shared an image on Facebook, digitally altering a photo of one of the signs to add its own message.

It says: ‘We know some roads are in “Dire Straits” since this winter's “Ice, Ice, Baby” and need a “Whole Lotta Love”…

‘Although we're “Under Pressure” with “Money, Money, Money”, we won't “Shake It Off” or “Let It Be” as “We Can Work It Out”’.

Daventry Banksie said in response: ‘OMG. I love it. Thank you.’

The post has received more than 250 comments, some of which are more critical.

One says: ‘Making light of risks to life and people’s livelihoods, when you are responsible for them, good one.’

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

School Crossing Patrol Officer - Leigh Beck Infant School

Essex County Council
Up to £13.00 per hour
School Crossing Patrol Officer - Leigh Beck Infant School and NurseryPermanent, Part Time£13.00 per hourLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Contract Supervisor Entry Level Compliance and Capital Contracts Team

North Yorkshire Council
£30,559 - £33,366 per annum
North Yorkshire Councils Housing Standards team are responsible for ensuring the Council’s social housing portfolio Selby, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Contract Supervisor Mid Level Compliance and Capital Contracts Team

North Yorkshire Council
£33,366 - £37,035 per annum
North Yorkshire Councils Housing Standards team are responsible for ensuring the Council’s social housing portfolio Selby, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

General Adviser - WMF1967e

Westmorland and Furness Council
£61,106- £65,097 (SPA £65,794-£68,301)
If successful, you will have the opportunity to make a contribution to the council team within a self-improving education system Cumbria / Various
Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Technician

Durham County Council
£27,269 to £30,060 p.a. Grade 6
We have two permament full time posts available.  These are exciting opportunities to join our technical team and work across a range of different ex Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner

Partner Content

Circular highways is a necessity not an aspiration – and it’s within our grasp

Shell is helping power the journey towards a circular paving industry with Shell Bitumen LT R, a new product for roads that uses plastics destined for landfill as part of the additives to make the bitumen.

Support from Effective Energy Group for Local Authorities to Deliver £430m Sustainable Warmth Funded Energy Efficiency Projects

Effective Energy Group is now offering its support to the 40 Local Authorities who have received a share of the £430m to deliver their projects on the ground by surveying properties and installing measures.

Pay.UK – the next step in Bacs’ evolution

Dougie Belmore explains how one of the main interfaces between you and Bacs is about to change.