"Councils are required to publish reports showing they are spending all their highways cash purely on road maintenance, with long-term plans for protecting roads. This includes having policies signed off by senior local authority members, and training for highways teams."
"Drivers deserve smooth, safe journeys, and we're making sure every pound goes straight into fixing roads and tackling potholes, not being spent elsewhere."
Councils in England risk losing up to a third of their funding for road maintenance if they cannot prove effective spending. The Department for Transport announced that £525 million of the £1.6 billion allocated for the 2026/27 financial year will be withheld unless authorities provide reports showing appropriate use of funds. Councils must ensure that all highways cash is dedicated to road maintenance and have long-term plans in place. Roads minister Simon Lightwood emphasized the importance of ensuring funds are used directly for fixing roads and addressing potholes.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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