Village that’s been driven quackers by potholes
MOTORISTS are used to spitting feathers about potholes, only to feel like council officials are ducking the issue when they complain about it.
But thanks to recent downpours, one village has come up with a light-hearted way to alert drivers to the problem – by putting rubber ducks in them.
Residents in Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire, decided to stage the unusual protest after becoming fed up with the sight of water-filled holes. And it has won widespread backing among villagers, with passing motorists often cheering and beeping in support.
Parish councillors Martin Lipson and Helen Wright are the brains behind the move.
Miss Wright said: ‘So many people have
‘Perfect for ducks to swim in’
been complaining about the issue that we thought we could do something about it. ‘Martin helps at a charity called Young Hearts and just happened to have 100 rubber ducks in his house, so we decided, why not?
‘We all met up with a bag of ducks and because it was raining the potholes were filling up which was perfect for the ducks to have a swim.’
The protest seems to have paid off, with council officials visiting the village this week to assess the issue. Oxfordshire County Council said: ‘When we have determined the most appropriate method of repair we will be in touch with the parish council to let them know what we will do and when.’