Carnival committee declares 'pothole emergency'

Carnival volunteers found 60 potholes on their route

The committee behind Shifnal Carnival has declared a "pothole emergency", after finding dozens of faults in the road on its walking route.

The carnival, on 29 June, is the biggest weekend in the town's calendar of events, and includes a fun fair, live entertainment and a 1.9 mile (3km) walking procession.

However, on the route check, about 60 potholes were found, and the committee urged people on social media to report them.

Shropshire Council said: "We are aware of the requests to repair the defects on the route of the Shifnal Carnival and we’re working with our contractors to undertake repairs in readiness for the procession."

"It's driving me potty," said chairman Nigel Jones.

More than 130 people are due to walk the route, which begins on Admiral's Close, travels through the town, and finishes at Aston Street car park.

The post on social media asked people to report the holes online.

"We've reported a lot already but the more people that report issues, the more likely we are to get them fixed by carnival day," it said.

"It's very important for people's safety," said Mr Jones.

"We've got a group of 30 going around in wheelchairs. You wouldn't want anything to happen to wheelchair users, or children."

"Safety is our first priority."

"Having learned that the council responded, we're feeling positive," he added.