UK Councils Face Funding Cuts Without Published Pothole Repair Data

Starting today, councils must report road conditions and repairs to retain full access to £500 million in additional funding for pothole fixes.

Local councils in England are now required to publish annual reports on pothole repairs and road conditions by June 30 to avoid losing 25% of their share of £500 million in additional funding.
The UK government has allocated £1.6 billion for highway maintenance in 2025, including £500 million for pothole-specific repairs.
An additional £4.8 billion has been announced for National Highways to support critical infrastructure projects and road maintenance.
Councils must also demonstrate community consultation on repair priorities by October 2025 to maintain full funding eligibility.
The estimated £17 billion backlog of road repairs highlights the scale of the issue, with public and political scrutiny on councils’ performance increasing.