People evacuated after sinkhole feel ‘let down’ by lack of support from council

A large sinkhole has forced the closure of the high street in the Surrey village leading to many being evacuated from their homes (Jonathan Brady/PA) - (PA Wire)

Businesses and evacuated residents near two sinkholes that appeared in Surrey have described feeling “let down” by the council at a lack of information and support.

A sinkhole appeared in the small village of Godstone on Monday night with a 100-metre cordon put in place and local roads closed.