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Pothole Patrol: New Map Rates UK Council Road Repairs
11 Jan
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.
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.
In contrast, several councils, including Essex, Wiltshire, Coventry, Leeds, and Darlington, have achieved a 'green' rating on the Department for Transport's map. This signals better road maintenance and more effective use of resources, with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stating drivers have suffered for too long.
