MPs have welcomed the news that more than £3m of government funding will be allocated to fix potholes across the Cumberland council area.
The funding looks to fix over 60,000 potholes across the area to improve road standards for drivers, saving them money on repairs, and making it easier to get to work and see family.
The reaction follows after the government announced it is investing a further £200 million to fix four million potholes across the country.
Carlisle's MP John Stevenson said: "People across Cumberland should be able to get to work and to see friends and family without fear of damaging their vehicles due to poor quality roads.
"That is why I am delighted the Conservative Government is investing £3,005,600 across Cumberland to fix over 60,000 potholes.
READ MORE: Cumbria County Council report reduction in potholes across the county
"This funding will not only improve the quality of people’s journey but will also make our roads safer for everyone who uses them," he said.
Workington's MP, Mark Jenkinson, said: "Pothole funding for Cumbria is the highest level ever – and has increased x10 since the Conservative government introduced it in 2015.
"However, despite this investment the former Cumbria County Council failed to properly maintain our roads – and potholes are among the most common complaints in my inbox.
"What we need from the new council is a sustainable road maintenance strategy, and action where it was lacking previously.
"They can’t plead penury now – they have the investment. And they can’t complain that no one has told them, particularly since the launch of my dedicated pothole reporting tool," he said.
The £200 million funding is in addition to the £2.7 billion investment already committed to improve local roads for millions of drivers across the country.
Transport secretary Mark Harper said: "Potholes are a blight on Britain’s roads.
"This latest round of funding shows we are committed to supporting all road users – from motorists to cyclists and bus passengers – and making journeys safer for all.”
Constituents can report a pothole to Cumberland Council via the website.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel