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Written question asked by Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 26 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 April 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 13 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Roads: Repairs and Maintenance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to review the funding formula used for (a) road maintenance and (b) pothole repairs.

Answer

The Government plans to review the funding formula that it uses to distribute capital funding to local highways authorities to see whether it can be adjusted to consider, for example, the conditions that affect the wear and tear of local roads.

However, the Government cannot commit to any changes to the allocation methodology until each option has been assessed for feasibility and deliverability, in line with the normal policy making process. The Government would also expect to engage with local highway authorities about any methodology to understand how any changes might impact on their services.

The Department’s review of the highways maintenance guidance it provides to local highway authorities in the Well Managed Highways Infrastructure Code of Practice will progress in addition to this and will be completed by the end of 2026.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124307
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance Roads Repairs and maintenance
Link
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