Residents launch 'Operation Pothole' over state of roads

A concerned resident is calling on highways chiefs to take a deeper look into potholes littered across an area close to Preston city centre.

- by Ed Walker

Ishaq Vaez is one of a number of people involved in their self-styled 'Operation Pothole' which aims to report potholes across roads in Avenham, Frenchwood and the surrounding areas.

Mr Vaez, who has previously stood unsuccessfully as a Conservative councillor candidate in local elections, said he felt the roads stretching around the London Road area were being ignored.

He said: "This is a key gateway into the city and yet some of the potholes which have been allowed to develop are shocking.