Hertfordshire Residents Face £73,000 Bill in Decades-Long Pothole Dispute

Villagers in Furneux Pelham are urged to fund road repairs themselves as a 64-year-old conflict with local council persists.

Whitebarns Lane, linking the main road to a cul-de-sac, is plagued by 32 potholes, posing safety risks for residents.
Hertfordshire County Council classifies the lane as a public footpath, thus disqualifying it from public road maintenance funds.
Residents are required to pay £73,000 to upgrade the lane to an 'adoptable' standard for council maintenance.
The dispute has resulted in injuries and vehicle damage, with some residents abandoning driving due to repair costs.
Council officials have offered partial funding for repairs but maintain the lane's current status as a footpath.