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flag In March 2026, Ben Thornbury delivered a petition with 18,110 signatures to Downing Street, urging a national pothole repair plan.

flag In March 2026, Ben Thornbury, a Wiltshire man known for turning potholes into a golf course and fishing lake as a protest, delivered a petition with 18,110 signatures to 10 Downing Street. flag His campaign, launched in 2023, called for a national pothole repair plan, including a dedicated fund, strict deadlines, better materials, and spending transparency. flag The government highlighted a £500 million boost and £7.3 billion over four years for road maintenance. flag Despite Wiltshire Council receiving high marks and reporting a 28% drop in complaints, the council pledged an extra £15 million and assigned parish stewards to improve repairs. flag Thornbury called the petition delivery a major milestone and plans to continue advocating.

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