Cornwall Council says 'appalling' road repairs in Fowey are not their fault
The council has said the "temporary" patching of its roads are due to reasons beyond their control
Last updated 17th Mar 2026
Concerns have been raised about “appalling” road repairs in Fowey, with residents pointing the finger of blame at Cornwall Council.
However, the “temporary patching” by the council is because the authority can’t complete the work for several months due to reasons outside of its control.
A resident, who did not want to give their name, contacted us to highlight the “appalling state of the repairs to South Street and Fore Street in Fowey”.
He said: “Both have been in a very poor state for sometime so it was good to hear that Cornwall Council had scheduled their repair.
“Fowey has a huge amount of visitors, visually it should reflect well on Cornwall and its visitors, and also the reputation on Cornwall Council.
“Unfortunately, the standard of the work is appalling. The edges around the pothole repairs are crumbling already. It is shoddy. How Cornwall Council think this is acceptable is beyond me. They might as well have not bothered. If you’re going to do a job, do it properly.”
Cllr Ian Wilson, the Reform UK councillor for Fowey, Tywardreath and Par, said: “I am aware of the problem, it’s unacceptable. It’s a wider problem across Cornwall in general and I am currently looking into the reasons this might be happening.”
However, a council spokesperson has now revealed why the work looks like it does: “Some sections of the road network at Fowey have suffered significant surface damage that we can’t fully repair until National Grid have completed a major replacement project in the area, which will take several months.
“Until then, we are prioritising safety with temporary patching and will return as soon as the utility work is finished.”