Hastings pothole found on A259 with cables hanging out of it

The pothole is on the A259 on White Rock at the junction with Robertson Street.

White paint has been sprayed around it, indicating it’s scheduled for repair by highways.

It comes as the Government announced this week that more money has been set aside to treat potholes across the country, with nearly £2.4 million coming to East Sussex.

Jeremy Hunt announced an extra £200 million will be allocated to treating potholes. This is on top of the current pothole fund, which is £500 million per year. East Sussex will receive £2,360,000.

A spokesperson for East Sussex County Council said: “We welcome any funding that helps us to maintain and improve the condition of East Sussex roads. We, like all authorities, have seen a significant increase in the number of potholes appearing over the winter months, due to prolonged wet and cold periods, and have repaired over 8,500 potholes since the beginning of the year.”

An East Sussex Highways spokesperson said: “We are aware of the pothole on the A259 near the junction of Robertson Street and it is scheduled to be repaired within five days.

“Residents and road users can report potholes directly to us via our website www.eastsussexhighways.com/report-a-problem/roads.”