Government
promises cash to fix potholes
In
the March 2014 Budget the Government announced a national pothole fund of
£200 million to support local authorities repair road potholes caused by
the flooding and heavy rain in early 2014. More
See
our Budget statement report in March 2014 mentioning the pothole measures. More
Source:
The Times 141223
Posted: 141223
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a report in the Times today "motorists and cyclists are set to benefit from
the Government’s record £6 billion spending spree to fix potholes across
England over the next six years. The £1 billion-a-year investment will be
enough to fill in 18 million potholes, according to the Department for Transport,
as well as improving other local road infrastructure. The southwest of England
will benefit the most, with £850 million going to the region, while the
northeast will receive the least with £270 million. It
is the first time councils have been given locked-in funding over this length
in time, which the Government says will help local authorities plan ahead and
save money for the taxpayer. Patrick McLoughlin, the transport secretary, said
potholes were a menace and that long-term planning | would
put an end to short-term fixes." In
the March 2014 Budget the Government announced a national pothole fund of
£200 million to support local authorities repair road potholes caused by
the flooding and heavy rain in early 2014.
Classic
car enthusiasts and motorists generally would agree potholes are a danger and
can damage cars. | | V8
Register - MG Car Club - the
leading group for MG V8 enthusiasts at www.v8register.net |
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