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Back to EpisodesPothole Battle: Council Funds on the Line
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New rules threaten councils highway budgets, with up to £525 million at risk if they cant prove pothole repairs. A traffic light grading system and detailed spending reports are now required. Drivers face costly repairs and delays, with a £19 billion backlog. Conservatives criticize Labour-run councils and promise specialist repair machines and a single pothole reporting app. Seven point three billion pounds pledged for smoother roads ahead of local elections.
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