A SELF-help road warden scheme has been set up in Clayhidon as the parish council tries to improve the state of lanes through the village.

Former chairman Cllr Alison Weekes said a ‘really successful meeting’ was held with volunteers and a team including digger drivers and others would be led by Malcolm Carter.

Cllr Weekes said: “It will not happen overnight and there are bound to be some conflicting priorities, but the council is now confident this scheme will work.

“People can offer help whether for a few hours on a weekend or perhaps a day or two for a big project.”

Cllr Weekes said the county council also appeared finally to have admitted it would not do ditch clearing and other work, instead leaving it to landowners.