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Potholes: Councils advised to ‘get on with the job’ of fixing ‘damaged roads’

By Editorial Board Published December 20, 2024 3 Min Read
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Potholes: Councils advised to ‘get on with the job’ of fixing ‘damaged roads’

Councils ought to “get on with the job” of fixing pothole-plagued roads, Sir Keir Starmer has stated.

The Prime Minister stated broken roads “can risk lives” and value “hundreds if not thousands of pounds” for automotive repairs.

He made the feedback because the Division for Transport (DfT) introduced how a lot every native authority in England will obtain to keep up roads within the subsequent monetary yr.

The Treasury introduced within the Finances in October that whole native highway upkeep funding in 2025/26 can be practically £1.6bn, representing a £500m uplift in contrast with the earlier 12 months.

The rise is estimated to be sufficient to repair round seven million potholes.

Sir Keir stated: “Damaged roads can danger lives and value households a whole bunch if not 1000’s of kilos on repairs.

“That’s a cost that can easily be avoided by investing properly in our roads.

“By means of our Plan for Change we’re decided to place more cash again into the pockets of hardworking folks and enhance residing requirements.

“That’s why we’re giving councils funding to repair our roads and get Britain moving again – with a clear expectation that they get on with the job.”

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The funding allocations embody:

• Greater than £327m for the North West, North East and Yorkshire and Humber• Greater than £372m for the East Midlands and West Midlands• Greater than £244m for the East of England• Greater than £378m for native authorities within the South East and London• Greater than £300m for native authorities within the South West

The price of bringing pothole-plagued native roads in England and Wales as much as scratch has been estimated at £16.3bn.

RAC figures present drivers encounter a mean of six potholes per mile on roads in England and Wales and the fee per incident of pothole harm to automobiles is round £500.

The AA discovered tackling the problem is a precedence for 96% of motorists.

The DfT stated it should be sure freeway authorities “spend the money wisely”, gather correct information and ship “proactive maintenance” earlier than potholes begin to type.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander expressed confidence that the “really significant investment” will end in drivers noticing an enchancment in highway situations.

“It’s up to councils how they use the money. They can fill potholes, they can resurface roads, they can improve pavements, they can repair bridges,” she stated.

AA president Edmund King described the funding as a “significant cash injection”.

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