Councils Given Millions To Repair Potholes

Councils in the Hfm Region have been handed millions of pounds to fix potholes.

Leicestershire County Council has been awarded just under £7.9m and Northamptonshire over £8.4m.

It is the second of five instalments from the government’s Potholes Fund, first announced in last year’s spending budget.

With the average pothole costing around £50 to fill in, the funding will ensure hundreds of potholes can be rectified, making local roads both safer and easier to drive and cycle on.

Transport Minister Baroness Vere said: “We know potholes are more than just a nuisance – they can be dangerous to drivers and cyclists alike, and cause damage to thousands of vehicles every year.

“The funding allocated today will help councils ensure roads in their area are kept up to standard, and that the potholes that blight road users can be dealt with promptly.”

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