Resurfacing of roads in the current economic climate is always welcome. Indeed the recent resurface of Main Street, Sutton Upon Derwent had the added bonus of preventing the manhole cover rattling.

The bad news is that the manhole, at the junction of Main Street and Wynam Lane, was tarmacked over and in now fully secured.

Given the issue with flooding in Sutton Upon Derwent I have requested ERYC to take the necessary action to ensure the manhole is accessible when required.