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Publish pothole progress or lose cash, PM Starmer tells England councils

The UK Government announced a £1.6 billion fund to address the pothole crisis, starting from mid-April 2025, to help fill about seven million potholes annually.
Local councils must publish annual reports on their road maintenance progress to retain full funding, or risk losing 25% of it, totaling £125 million.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stated that councils must demonstrate their progress by June 30, 2025, or face funding cuts, emphasizing the importance of accountability for taxpayers.
The average pothole damage costs drivers £600, highlighting the urgent need for repair efforts and the importance of the funding provided.

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Cambridge Independent

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Prime Minister in Cambridge on a pothole mission – but council leader is sceptical

It comes as the PM told councils to prove they are tackling the issue or face having the cash to fix them withheld.

8 days ago

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Fife Today

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Fife Council spends £16.8m on pothole repairs in last three years

Fife Council has spent more than £16.8 million on pothole repairs in the last three years, according to latest figures.

8 days ago·Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

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ludlowadvertiser.co.uk

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MP calls for full funding to repair 'blighted' roads

South Shropshire MP, Stuart Anderson, is campaigning for full pothole funding for South Shropshire roads.

9 days ago

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Wavy

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Potholes lead to Norfolk blitz to repair them

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The pothole at the corner of Keller and Hanbury streets in Norfolk is not easy to miss. Capria Smith tries to go around it. "It is ragly. Don't you see? It is broken up," she said. "It's terrible. I used up my car all day." Smith is hoping that someone from the city would come out and make repairs to the road. Suffolk Public Works hits streets with pothole blitz "I am the pothole liaison," said Marvin Hall with Norfol…

9 days ago

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Sussex Express

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Bexhill councillor lies down in pothole 4 years after calling for urgent repairs - 'It's now more of a sink trench'

A Bexhill councillor is calling for urgent repair work to be done on a road in town – four years after he first highlighted the problem.

9 days ago·Lewes, United Kingdom

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Massive potholes at Pittsburgh Mills being filled after years of driver frustrations

After years of frustration from drivers, potholes are finally being filled along the dilapidated roads surrounding the Pittsburgh Mills. Crews were onsite...

10 days ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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