Hundreds of potholes have been reported in one area of Merseyside with residents saying the roads are "a mess".
Freedom of Information data obtained by the ECHO show that in 2021 there were 596 records of potholes reported to Knowsley Council, all of which were 'actionable under the Policy for Highway Safety Inspections' were repaired. This was up from 2020 when 471 records of potholes were reported.
Knowsley Council holds responsibility for the maintenance and repair of the adopted roads and pavements within the borough, including potholes. Potholes can occur as road surfaces age or become damaged as deterioration is accelerated by water ingress, heavy traffic, utility trenched and extreme temperatures.
