7,500 Pot Holes Repaired as Pot Hole Hit Squad Celebrates Second Birthday

Lib Dem initiative is great success across the Borough

Bedford Borough Council's Pot Hole Hit Squads are celebrating their second birthday as new figures show 7,500 pot holes have been repaired since the initiative started. The Pot Hole Hit Squad service was launched in January 2011, as the first of its type in Bedford Borough. It was able to provide a quick response service which was able to carry out permanent repairs to pot holes in the borough. With equipment enabling them to keep tar hot on the move, they were immediately able to carry out permanent repairs and to do so in minutes, in contrast to the old arrangements characterised by temporary patching and repeated trips back to the depot.

The Pot Hole Hit Squads will continue to repair potholes across the borough throughout 2013 and local residents can expect to see the squads on a road near them as the older vehicles have been replaced with new highly visible vehicles.

Lib Dem Mayor of Bedford Borough, Dave Hodgson (seen in photo), said: "Two years on from its launch, the Pot Hole Hit Squad continues to provide an excellent service for all road users. It has transformed the way that potholes are dealt with in the Borough, carrying out more repairs, to a high standard, and all while getting better value for taxpayers.

"Alongside the resurfacing of many roads during 2013 and the introduction of average speed cameras, the Pot Hole Hit Squad is part of our commitment to make our roads safer for all."

If you know of a pot hole that needs to be fixed, please inform the Highways Helpdesk on 01234 718003 or by using this form. All potholes will be assessed on a priority basis.