An MP hopeful and drummer from Blur has launched a competition to find the most destructive potholes in his area. Dave Rowntree, best known for his hits with the Brit-award-winning band, has launched Pothole of the Year to highlight the holey pandemic plaguing Mid Sussex . The 60-year-old, who is standing as Labour’s candidate in the constituency at the General Election, said 7,400 potholes have been reported in Mid Sussex since the beginning of March.
Read more: Potholes filled as police continue to investigate fatal four-car crash The contest, which claims to “finally give Mid Sussex potholes the attention they deserve”, was launched with a website www.potholeoftheyear.com and gives Mid Sussex residents the opportunity to nominate local potholes to compete for the grand prize - The Flat Tyre trophy.
Dave Rowntree, Feargal Sharkey and Tom Gray in Brighton (Image: Tom Gray/the Labour Party) “Between 2018 and 2022, some 451 people were severely injured or killed due to pothole-related incidents across England, Scotland and Wales,” said Mr Rowntree. “This should be a huge priority, but the broken roads in Mid Sussex are the perfect metaphor for the local Conservative and Liberal Democrat councils. Every bump should be a reminder of their failure.
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