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Feb 2022
Swift action to tackle Sharow's pothole plight
Village campaigner James Thornborough, who highlighted the "shocking state" of roads in Sharow, has had a swift response from North Yorkshire County Council.
Mr Thornborough contacted council chief executive Richard Flinton on January 30 to raise concerns about the uneven and dangerous road surfaces in the village, near Ripon.
He said fear of damage to wheels and tyres was preventing motorists from 'going green' by swapping sturdy SUVs for smaller vehicles with less environmental impact.
Mr Flinton promised the condition of the roads would be investigated by the council's highways team and within a matter of days, council workmen identified 38 potholes and a temporary tarmac fix was applied.
Before ... Some of the 38 potholes in Sharow and after ... with temporary tarmac patches in place (pictured below)
Following a site visit by members of the council highways team, Nigel Smith, the county's head of highway operations, sent Mr Thornborough a detailed email. It said:
Mr Thornborough told the Stray Ferret:
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