North Yorkshire Council is facing a barrage of criticism from local political figures over its standard response to highway maintenance. Local representatives claim that the council's quick-fix "patch-up" routine—where holes are rapidly filled without being properly sealed with a protective bitumen coating—is an absolute false economy. Critics argue the fillers are washed away by the first heavy rainfall, rendering repairs useless and leaving the Dales' narrow roads hazardous for both cyclists and regular commuters.
Source: Richmondshire Today