It's part of a £1.6bn 'landmark investment' in road repairs
Keir Starmer has told councils to 'get on with the job' as Greater Manchester gets nearly £15m to fix potholes next year.
The cost of pothole damage to vehicles is around £500 on average, with more severe repairs costing considerably more. According to the AA, fixing potholes is a priority for 96 per cent of drivers. The government says it will make sure authorities spend the money wisely, collect the right data, and deliver proactive maintenance before potholes start to form. The funding has built-in incentives, with 25 per cent of this uplift held back until authorities have shown that they are delivering - however, this won't apply to Greater Manchester which will be given more flexibility over funding next year.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “Broken roads can risk lives and cost families hundreds if not thousands of pounds on repairs. That’s a cost that can easily be avoided by investing properly in our roads.
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