Where can I find the new UK pothole mapping tool?

The pothole mapping tool is available via the Department for Transport's website, rating local authority road repair efforts.

Which councils received a 'red' rating for road conditions?

Thirteen councils, including Cumberland, Bolton, and Derbyshire, received a 'red' rating due to poor road conditions and repair funding use.

What does a 'green' rating mean on the pothole map?

A 'green' rating signifies that a council is effectively managing road conditions and efficiently using funds for repairs.

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Pothole Patrol: New Map Rates UK Council Road Repairs

11 Jan

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Summary

New mapping tool rates council road repair effectiveness.
Thirteen authorities received a 'red' rating for road conditions.
Six councils earned a 'green' rating for their repair work.

Pothole Patrol: New Map Rates UK Council Road Repairs

A new initiative in England empowers drivers to assess local authorities' performance in tackling pothole-ridden roads. A recently launched mapping tool, incorporating a traffic light rating system, evaluates how effectively councils are utilizing government funds for repairs.

Thirteen local authorities have been assigned a 'red' rating, signaling significant issues with road conditions and the efficiency of repair spending. Among these are Cumberland, Bolton, Kensington and Chelsea, Bedford, West Northamptonshire, North Lincolnshire, and Derbyshire.