Mr Murray joined the town's MP, Lola McEvoy, and members of Darlington Borough Council to watch highways teams at work - and they even had a go at filling in potholes themselves. James Murray and MP Lola McEvoy help highways staff fill a pothole during a visit to Darlington. (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)Despite the town’s high ranking, potholes remain a frequent source of frustration for residents. “We have a statutory duty to repair it.”James Murray and MP Lola McEvoy help highways staff fill a pothole during a visit to Darlington. “There’s more work to do, but Darlington shows how good planning and proper investment can start to turn things around.”