Residents have hit out over the quality of resurfacing on a Stoke-on-Trent road.

Those living on Eaves Lane in Bucknall say the repairs are "not fit for purpose" just months after work was carried out.

Defects on the road were reported more than two years ago; however, repairs were only carried out in October last year.

Residents say the road now requires more work after grids and access points have been covered, grit has started piling up on the sides of the road and the original potholes which were covered have started to return.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council carried out micro surfacing on Eaves Lane. The technique applies a layer of micro asphalt to the existing road surface to extend the lifespan and improve the road texture.

Local resident John Breeze said: "They made a poor job of it. They told residents it was a new method and it was guaranteed between 10 and 20 years. It hasn't even lasted three or four months.

"It's properly poor and my concern is they are going to use this method elsewhere and is it worth it? To me the best sort of analogy is they are just wallpapering over the cracks."

Micro surfacing is much cheaper than the traditional method of fixing potholes, which can cost between £70 and £90. Costs of between £4 and £8 per square metre are expected micro surfacing. However, residents argue the repair is a waste of taxpayers' money if the road needs to be treated again.

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Alan Cooper, who lives on Eaves Lane said: "The contractor said to me this will fill in all your potholes. I don't think it's fit for purpose on this road, how it was done, for such a badly damaged road. 

"The potholes wanted filling in and then this going over the top. I reported this and it took about two years to get done and they've done a cheap and nasty job."

In a statement Stoke-on-Trent City Council acknowledged issues on the road and is monitoring the situation.

A Stoke-on-Trent City Council spokesperson said: "We are aware of the minor issues on Eaves Lane following recent works and are continuing to monitor the area. The surfaced area remains sealed throughout; any other identified issues will be monitored and addressed as and when necessary.

"Micro surfacing protects the existing road surface and delays the need for work that causes disruption. It is normal after it has been applied for the surface to appear rough, as it fully settles depending on traffic volume.

"Maintaining our roads comes with challenges, whether this be weather conditions, traffic flow or ground movement. Using preventative treatments such as micro surfacing is a key part of managing the city's roads effectively and ensures the best use of available resources, while keeping the roads safe for all users."