Pothole repair funding ‘down more in UK’
A devolved, long-term plan for local road repairs is needed to get investment back up to the levels of other leading countries, the LGA has said.
transport
Avoid, shift, improve
How do we encourage more people to get out of their cars and choose to cycle, walk and wheel instead?
‘Restore £200m cut in active travel budgets’ – LGA
The LGA has called for active travel funding to be restored to councils, in response to a report that found funding uncertainty has held back ambitions in this area.
Longer lorries rolled out on Britain’s roads
Longer lorries can now be used on Britain’s roads, in a move the Government says will grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions and support supply chains.
How not to implement policy
Ninety per cent of cab drivers opposed, 80 per cent of outer London businesses opposed and 80 per cent of outer London employees opposed.
Rough road ahead…
The Government spent 31 times more per mile maintaining motorways and A roads last year than it did on funding councils to repair crumbling local roads, according to LGA analysis.
Bus funding extended after council warnings
The Government has temporarily extended funding support for bus services after the LGA warned that thousands of local routes could be lost without it.
Funding for active travel
Councils can apply for a share of £200 million to help improve walking, wheeling and cycling in their areas.
Bus routes hanging by a thread
Bus operators face a double whammy when the Bus Recovery Grant, used to support certain routes when the pandemic resulted in passenger numbers plunging, finishes, alongside the £2-a-ride deal.