LGA responds to RAC third-quarter pothole breakdown figures

Responding to the RAC’s third-quarter pothole breakdown figures, Cllr Darren Rodwell, transport spokesperson for the Local Government Association, said:

“The LGA has long-called for longer term funding to tackle the issues facing our roads and we believe that government should award council Highways Departments with five yearly funding allocations to give more certainty, bringing councils on a par with National Highways.

“Councils much prefer to invest in more cost-effective and resilient resurfacing than retrospectively dealing with potholes. The recently announced £8.3 billion additional funding for roads maintenance should help to bring more of our local road network up to scratch, and help deal with the £14 billion backlog of repairs. We await to see more details of the funding plan.”