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Written question asked by Priti Patel (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 November 2024. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Monday, 4 November 2024 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Roads: Essex

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding she has allocated to Essex County Council for highways in each of the next five years.

Answer

This Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to maintaining and renewing the local road network. Within the Budget on 30 October, the Chancellor announced that for the 2025/26 financial year there would be a £500 million increase for local highways maintenance funding in England, an increase of nearly 50% compared to the current financial year. Funding allocations for specific local highway authorities for 2025/26, including Essex County Council, will be confirmed in due course.

Funding allocations for individual local highway authorities beyond 2025/26 will be a matter for the forthcoming Spending Review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11848
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance Essex Roads Repairs and maintenance
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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