Pothole Repairs Strategic Road Network 2026-03-26
2026-03-26
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Q1
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The strategic road network in Hyndburn and Haslingden faces significant pothole issues, impacting local residents negatively.
What steps are you taking to repair potholes on the strategic road network? My constituents in Hyndburn and Haslingden are blighted by potholes that cost them hundreds of pounds. Twice recently, the Reform-led county council repainted road markings before completing resurfacing works on the same roads.
National Highways targets serious potholes for repair within 24 hours. Under the new road investment strategy, it must keep 96.2% of road surfaces in good condition and resurface around a quarter of its network over five years. Lancashire combined county authority is eligible to receive £268 million in highways maintenance funding over four years as part of a £7.3 billion investment in local roads.
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Q2
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Lancashire county council has received significant funding but is failing to communicate effectively with residents about road repair times and demands.
Does the Minister agree that it is unacceptable that Lancashire county council refuses to update residents on its repair times and whether it meets their demands?
It is not acceptable for this Reform-led council to refuse to provide basic information to my hon. Friend's constituents. 25% of Reform-led councils have been rated red, and Labour councils have come out on top.
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The specific issue regarding repair times and demands was not directly addressed; instead, the answer focused on council ratings.
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Q3
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Residents in Spelthorne are encouraged to report pothole issues via the Surrey county council website.
Will the Minister join me in encouraging all my Spelthorne residents who have a complaint about a pothole to report it via the Surrey county council website?
I absolutely agree that constituents should report potholes to their local authority. By the end of this Parliament, funding will be almost doubled to allow councils to address the pothole issue effectively.
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The specific encouragement to use the Surrey county council website was not addressed; instead, a general commitment on increased funding was provided.
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