Stockton Council has received £1m to address potholes, but opposition members demand quicker action to resolve the ongoing issue affecting residents.
Stockton: The council is getting an extra £1m to fix potholes. A leading councillor shared this news recently.
During a council meeting, Councillor Jack Miller asked what was being done about the potholes. He urged the Labour-led council to act quickly instead of causing more issues.
Cllr Clare Besford, responsible for environment and transport, explained that they manage about 860 km of roads. She mentioned that government funding has been insufficient for years.
She added that the new Labour government is providing £1.6bn for pothole repairs starting in April. This is nearly 50% more than previous plans.
For Stockton, this means an extra £1m. They use smart management methods to make the most of their limited funds.
Cllr Besford encouraged all councillors to work with residents to report potholes. They can do this through their councillors or the council website.
Cllr Miller pointed out that the Prime Minister said broken roads can be dangerous. He asked when the council would start fixing the potholes that affect residents daily.
Cllr Besford responded, saying Cllr Miller’s comments were inaccurate. She believes potholes are being fixed regularly, but funding is still not enough for all repairs.
She also mentioned that transport funding comes through the Tees Valley Combined Authority and promised to raise the funding issue at the next meeting.
