Britain's roads blighted with potholes
Author: Daily Mail - Feb 13, 2009
This month's deep freeze has left Britain's roads blighted by thousands of potholes. Experts predicted yesterday that the recent heavy snowfall and ice could leave councils patching up more than a million holes this year, with an estimated repair bill of £64million. Experts predicted that as a result of this month's Arctic blast, councils could be left patching up more than 1million holes in the space of a year. The road defects are also posing a significant danger to motorists and cyclists. Local authorities across the country are now lobbying the government for extra money to cover the unexpected repairs while others are freeing up extra funds. In many areas, particularly in the north-east of the country which is currently under a severe weather warning, the true extent of the problem is yet to be revealed as snow continues to fall.
Related Pages
Breathing new life into regeneration
Shapps unveils £30 million for self build homes
Give councils freedom to decide housing, say MPs
Breathing new life into regeneration
by Alex Thomson, The MJ
Let the local authority clamour for more devolved power begin
by Steven Howell (in the Guardian, Public Leaders Network)
Local regeneration is about economic and social wellbeing
by Alex Thomson (in the Guardian, Local Government Network)
England's new mayors prove a force for good
by Alex Thomson (in The MJ)
Crossing the border
Posted in Structures, Collaborations and Working Across Borders
What can elected mayors do for our cities?
Posted in Local Government Management and Organisation
Credit Where Credit's Due
Posted in Local Government Finance
A New Era for Council Housing?
Posted in Planning, Housing and Economic Development
Pensions: Infrastructure Investment Conference
[Jun 26, 2012]
Report Launch: Grow Your Own Way
[May 23, 2012]
Report Launch: Credit Where Credit's Due
[Mar 5, 2012]
Blue Labour and the Politics of Place
[Feb 9, 2012]
- "Localis is fast gaining a reputation for pre-empting the localist agenda, producing thought provoking research and practical policy ideas"Anthony Seldon, author and political commentator
- "Localis’ commitment to decentralisation crosses party boundaries, and their research illuminates policy problems with new practical thinking"Prof George Jones, LSE
- "Localis offers a great blend of a passion for innovation, grounded practical ideas and unswerving belief in the possibilities of local governance"Derek Myers, Chief Executive, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
