Daventry's 'Banksie': Anonymous Pothole Campaigner Steps Down as Repairs Begin
A woman known as Daventry "Banksie" who anonymously placed signs around a pothole-ridden town to draw attention to the issue has announced she is stepping back from the campaign.
The campaign gained media attention, including on the Jeremy Vine show and ITV News.
Banksie stated that she had achieved her goal as some road repairs had begun and encouraged others to continue holding the local council accountable.
She also mentioned that many people were surprised to learn a woman was behind the campaign and felt empowered by it.
Banksie started the campaign in March by attaching wooden placards to signage under cover of darkness.
A resident in Daventry, England, named her town "Pot Hole City" and a roundabout "Pot Holy Island" due to the numerous potholes.
The signs were removed by the Conservative-controlled West Northamptonshire Council but more placards appeared.
The issue gained media attention and this week, council contractors Kier began fixing the potholes.
The resident, Daventry Banksie, announced she was ending her campaign as work had begun.
A local council leader expressed her satisfaction with the government's instruction for councils to be more transparent and accountable.
She believed she had started this trend in Daventry and encouraged people to ask questions.
The leader did not dismiss the possibility of returning to address unfinished repairs.
The public's support was described as "absolutely fantastic" and essential for achieving greater results.