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Written question asked by Harpreet Uppal (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 May 2025. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Roads: Kirklees

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of funding provided to local authorities for (a) street maintenance and (b) pothole repairs in Kirklees.

Answer

Kirklees Council is a constituent authority of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). Between 2022/23 – 2026/27, WYCA will receive over £167 million a year through its City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), which includes highway maintenance funding.

In 2025/26, WYCA received over £14 million in additional funding for highway maintenance as part of the £500 million uplift announced in Budget 2024. It is entirely a matter for WYCA to determine how to allocate this funding to its constituent authorities, including Kirklees Council, based on local needs and priorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49237
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance Roads Repairs and maintenance Kirklees
Link
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