A large pothole at Tanhouse Road and Bodmin Hill in Lostwithiel had gone unrepaired for over a month, frustrating residents and closing the road. In May 2023, an anonymous individual filled it with concrete, temporarily reopening it.
Cornwall Council quickly shut the road again, calling the DIY fix unauthorized and unsafe. Officials are investigating the act, as the person also removed warning signs without permission. Councilor Colin Martin criticized the delays, blaming budget cuts and understaffing, and described the incident as symbolic of broader failures in public infrastructure.