Graham and Patrcia Patton have had to haul their heavy recycling bins to the end of their road since February after receiving a letter from their council, which told them their private lane wasn’t suitable for the collection vehicle. Rugby Borough Council told the couple there were too many potholes on Gossett Lane, in Brandon, Warks., and, as it is a private road, it was the responsibility of the residents to improve the condition of the tarmac. But retired assembly line labourer Graham, 73, said: “We’re really struggling and don’t know who to turn to.