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Council 'disappointed' at pothole graffiti protest in South Normanton Council 'disappointed' at pothole graffiti protest in South Normanton
(about 3 hours later)
The graffiti has appeared sometime between Monday evening and Tuesday morning The graffiti appeared some time between Monday evening and Tuesday morning
Work is taking place to cover up graffiti sprayed on a road in Derbyshire in an apparent protest over potholes.Work is taking place to cover up graffiti sprayed on a road in Derbyshire in an apparent protest over potholes.
Neighbours in Lea Vale, South Normanton, say pothole issues along their street have not been addressed for "18 months to two years".Neighbours in Lea Vale, South Normanton, say pothole issues along their street have not been addressed for "18 months to two years".
Graffiti including a lewd image was painted on the road between Monday night and Tuesday morning.Graffiti including a lewd image was painted on the road between Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Derbyshire County Council said it was "disappointed" at the graffiti and added "extensive patching work will take place later this year".Derbyshire County Council said it was "disappointed" at the graffiti and added "extensive patching work will take place later this year".
Potholes were also circled in yellow spray paint along the road and the words "SORT IT OUT NAT" were also sprayed. Potholes were also circled in yellow spray paint along the road and the words "SORT IT NAT" - in an apparent reference to local MP Natalie Fleet - were also sprayed.
They also drew two faces and a lewd image, which have been painted over by workers.They also drew two faces and a lewd image, which have been painted over by workers.
One neighbour, who did not wished to be named, said: "This road is terrible for potholes, people have to drive in the middle of the road to avoid most of them.One neighbour, who did not wished to be named, said: "This road is terrible for potholes, people have to drive in the middle of the road to avoid most of them.
"But it's shocking to do something like this, it's criminal damage at the end of the day."But it's shocking to do something like this, it's criminal damage at the end of the day.
"It's not appropriate for the children. Complain the proper way.""It's not appropriate for the children. Complain the proper way."
The message was in an apparent reference to MP Natalie Fletcher The message was in an apparent reference to MP Natalie Fleet
Resident Adam Squires said potholes were a big problem but the protest was not appropriate.Resident Adam Squires said potholes were a big problem but the protest was not appropriate.
"It's not good for the community here at all and even the patchwork they have done in response is not great. He said: "It's not good for the community here at all and even the patchwork they have done in response is not great.
"[Potholes] are not too bad elsewhere around here, this is probably the main area."[Potholes] are not too bad elsewhere around here, this is probably the main area.
"But it is a mess and I think it might be here for a while now - the [images] are not appropriate for anyone at any age - it could have been dealt with better.""But it is a mess and I think it might be here for a while now - the [images] are not appropriate for anyone at any age - it could have been dealt with better."
Neighbours criticised the patch work job the council had done Neighbours criticised the "patchwork" job the council had done
Derbyshire County Council, which is responsible for roads in the area, said teams would be sent to remove the graffiti.Derbyshire County Council, which is responsible for roads in the area, said teams would be sent to remove the graffiti.
Cabinet member for potholes, highways and transport, councillor Charlotte Hill, said: "We are disappointed to see this graffiti, but would like to reassure residents that we are aware of the condition of this road.Cabinet member for potholes, highways and transport, councillor Charlotte Hill, said: "We are disappointed to see this graffiti, but would like to reassure residents that we are aware of the condition of this road.
"Our teams have work scheduled in to do some extensive patching work on Lea Vale and on Hillfields, an adjoining street, in November.""Our teams have work scheduled in to do some extensive patching work on Lea Vale and on Hillfields, an adjoining street, in November."
Natalie Fleet, Labour MP for Bolsover, did not respond when contacted for comment over the graffiti.Natalie Fleet, Labour MP for Bolsover, did not respond when contacted for comment over the graffiti.
Derbyshire Police said it had not been contacted about the graffiti.Derbyshire Police said it had not been contacted about the graffiti.
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