When Jubilee street parties took place over the extended bank holiday weekend last month, one street in Bristol used the occasion to highlight the gaps in the road which locals say are dangerous for cyclists and make access difficult for wheelchair users and those with visual impairments.
Although the highlight of the day itself was the Jubilee Biryani, a recipe put together by Tehseen Majothi, head chef and co-owner of the Sweetmart, there was a message on St Marks Road, marked by blue, red and white shapes. The markings were there to highlight all the potholes in the road.
St Mark's Road Community Group has now submitted a petition to Bristol City Council, demanding action on improving the road’s infrastructure. The petition states that "there has been no money spent on fixing the potholes or the street furniture for over 30 years and the cycle lane is not marked clearly and has become unsafe".
