Council posts song lyric response to 'Daventry Banksie' signs

West Northamptonshire Council posted the altered image on social media

The council targeted by a mysterious anti-pothole protester has responded with its own image of a homemade sign.

"Daventry Banksie" began putting signs up around the Northamptonshire town last month.

Posting on Facebook, West Northamptonshire Council shared a mock-up of one of the protester's signs with a series of song titles.

Although it has drawn a mixed response online, "Daventry Banksie" herself said: "I love it. Thank you."

She told BBC Radio Northampton her campaign was a battle against "an accident waiting to happen".

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The signs around the town, which had slogans such as "Pot Hole City - twinned with Grand Canyon" and "Pot Holy Island", have garnered international press interest.

"Daventry Banksie" responded to the removal of her original signs with this one

Using one of the campaigner's signs, the council wrote: "Dear Daventry Banksie, thanks for giving the town recent 'Fame'...

"We know some roads are in 'Dire Straits' since this winter's 'Ice, Ice, Baby' and need a 'Whole Lotta Love'...

"Although we're 'Under Pressure' with 'Money, Money, Money', we won't 'Shake It Off' or 'Let It Be' as 'We Can Work It Out'.

"'Can we fix it? Yes We Can.' Best Wishes, WNC."

It has generated more than 100 comments, some criticising the post, but others saying it shows the authority has a "sense of humour".

The council pointed out to several users that the picture was created digitally and not a real sign.

It previously said it understands "people's frustrations" over potholes and is prioritising "essential work first".

Another sign announced the "divorce" between campaigner Daventry Banksie and West Northamptonshire Council