CAN anyone tell me why our cash-strapped council had the crazy idea to repaint the white lines by Downs Road traffic lights in Witney when potholes are in need of a proper repair?

Yes, the lines and ‘keep clear’ zones now look very smart.

But when the potholes are eventually (if ever) botched, with a splodge of Tarmac, and the road resurfaced, which it desperately needs, the lines will be either dug up or obliterated, needing to be redone.

What a total waste of my husband’s road and council tax.

True, some of the holes are not yet large, but they are enough to cause damage to vehicles, cyclists or turn an ankle if crossing over.

Talk about walking backwards. What happened to common sense ?

Dorothy Holloway, Wenrisc Drive, Minster Lovell