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In March 2026, Ben Thornbury delivered a petition with 18,110 signatures to Downing Street, urging a national pothole repair plan.
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.
His campaign, launched in 2023, called for a national pothole repair plan, including a dedicated fund, strict deadlines, better materials, and spending transparency.
The government highlighted a £500 million boost and £7.3 billion over four years for road maintenance.
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.
Thornbury called the petition delivery a major milestone and plans to continue advocating.
En marzo de 2026, Ben Thornbury entregó una petición con 18.110 firmas a Downing Street, instando a un plan nacional para la reparación de baches.