CELEBRATIONS are taking place after a community scheme aimed at tackling the number of potholes in North Devon reached a major milestone – fixing its first one.
Devon County Council set up the Community Road Warden scheme 18 months ago to help communities carry out a wide range of highway work themselves.
The scheme, which was launched in the face of ongoing council cuts to road maintenance budgets, saw 60 volunteers recruited to oversee the work in towns and villages across...
