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Harry Smith-Hagget, a landscape gardener from Horsham, has attracted significant attention on social media by planting bright primroses in potholes across West Sussex. Calling himself a “pothole vigilante,” Smith-Hagget films his creative efforts to highlight the issue of damaged roads, sharing the videos online where they have become widely viewed. His unique approach has even prompted local council actions, with some potholes being repaired following his posts.
Smith-Hagget emphasizes that the condition of the roads is unacceptable, saying, “It’s just not good enough. You pay money to drive on the roads and they aren’t fit for your car.” He also raises concerns about the financial impact on drivers, pointing out that potholes can cause serious damage to vehicles. “Rims are getting destroyed, leaving people needing to replace tyres,” he explains, adding a personal example: “One of my friends had to have new three tyres in the last month.”
In the past two weeks, roughly a dozen of the potholes decorated with flowers have subsequently been fixed by local authorities. However, Smith-Hagget notes that some of these improvements are short-lived, with repairs lasting anywhere from 10 minutes to a few days. Despite this, he hopes his videos not only draw attention to the problem but also bring a smile to viewers.
Meanwhile, West Sussex County Council has expressed concerns about the safety of Smith-Hagget’s campaign. The council stressed that their crews are working hard to fix roads after a harsh winter, having repaired nearly 7,000 potholes since the beginning of the year. With a responsibility to maintain approximately 2,500 miles of roads, the council prioritizes the most serious defects. Residents are encouraged to report potholes with photos via the council’s website. On a related note, local company Metricell has introduced an app named Stan, recently approved by the Department for Transport, which assists local authorities by quickly mapping road damage using smartphone technology
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