Councillor highlights pothole danger road but County says worst bit is fixed

A Blackpool councillor has called for immediate emergency action to address a dangerously deteriorated stretch of road with some of the worst potholes on the Fylde coast.

Blackpool Councillor Paul Galley says part of Faraday Way in Anchorsholme is creating  serious safety concerns for motorists.
He says that while the majority of the road within Blackpool is maintained to a good standard, the section falling under Lancashire County Council has fallen into severe disrepair and is riddled with multiple potholes, creating a hazardous environment for drivers
Lancashire County Council says it repaired some of the most hazardous potholes on the road at the weekend but further works won’t be carried out until next month.
Cllr Galley, who represents Anchorsholme on Blackpool Council, says he has been given numerous assurances that repair work was scheduled to be done, only for it to be left.
He said: “This situation is simply not acceptable. We are dealing with a road that has become dangerous almost overnight. Waiting until next week is not good enough when there is a clear and immediate risk to public safety.
“I am calling on Lancashire County Council to act now – this is not something that can wait until next week or next month.
“Emergency repairs must be carried out immediately, and proper warning signs must be put in place without delay to protect road users.”
A spokesman for Lancashire County Council said:  “We know people are frustrated by the number of potholes after one of the wettest winters on record, which has caused widespread damage to road surfaces.
“All reported potholes are inspected and assessed on site, with defects prioritised based on the level of risk they pose to road users. Following inspection, those presenting the greatest safety concern are prioritised within our standard response times, and repairs are carried out where potholes meet our intervention criteria.
“Following a review of our inspection policy, changes to our highways response categories have been approved, focusing on five‑day and 20‑day repairs. This helps ensure response times are clear, realistic and applied consistently across the network.” 
The council added that the worst potholes on Faraday Way had been filled in.