"The state of our roads is absolutely a problem" said one councillor despite the county council revealing it fixed over 44 potholes a day in the last year. 

New figures show Worcestershire County Council fixed over 16,000 potholes in 2023, almost 5,000 more than the previous year.

However, a city councillor has warned that the quality of the fixes could be a problem. 

Lynn Denham, Worcester City Council councillor said: "Potholes are absolutely a big issue and are something a lot of residents come to me about. 

"The state of the roads are a problem as any driver or cyclist knows. 

"Even where they have been filled in there is a real issue with the quality. 

"A particular bug bearer of mine is just by St Martin's Gate Car Park. 

"On more than one occasion they have just shoved a bit a tarmac in it and it's clearly still there. I'm sure it's getting bigger."

Councillor Denham recommended that anyone who spots a pothole should report it on the county council's website ideally with a picture and using what3words.

Residents can also call the county council's customer services. 

Data from the county council shows it attended 16,109 potholes in 2023, 11,477 in 2022 and 14,578 in 2021.

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Marc Bayliss, cabinet member for highways and transport at Worcestershire County Council, said: “We know that quality of our roads and pavements is a high priority for residents and therefore it’s also a high priority for us.

"We have improved how we gather information from residents about issues since the launch of Report It and how quickly we fix issues.

"Residents can report any highways issues to us using the report it pages on our website and track progress.

"We also regularly review our 4,000km of roads which means we can prioritise site visits and plan repairs.

"Keeping our roads and pavements in good condition isn’t getting any easier though.

"In recent years, we have seen an increase in the number of cars on the road, more extreme weather conditions which include longer colder winters, intense flooding and hotter temperatures during the summer months, all of which can have an impact on road surfaces.”