Councillor Gary Bentley said that the county council will be focusing on getting the potholes fixed, as well as addressing any highway issues. Councillor Alan Thomas brought up the issue of the proposed new school on Froghall Road. Councillor Bentley said an email has been sent. Councillor Vicky Wheeldon spoke about how the council is controlling the budget, but some increase is required. The council welcomed three new councillors and received another resignation. They wil

The JCB Pothole Pro has returned to the district on another mission to help patch up the area’s potholes and prepare roads for surface treatments. The machine combines cutting and cleaning functions, enabling quicker and more cost-effective pothole repairs.  It’s primarily used to fix potholes before the roads undergo a preventative surface treatment.  This month, it completed work in Leek, at Ilam Moor Lane - from Brunnister Lane to Blore Road - and Dove Dale’s Thorpe Road.