Since 2015/2016 the Council has committed a Capital investment into its Unclassified Road Network to address the rise in poor condition. The initial investment provided £5m Over a two-year period, followed by £10m over a three-year period.
2020/2021 saw the start of a £24m Capital investment spanning a four-year period. These investments also provided the Highways Asset team sufficient resource to be able to work close with Ward Members to repair roads that they identified as a priority.
A continued £12m Capital investment commitment starting in 2024/2025 is continuing to improve the Unclassified Network.
Investment, Collaborative working and good asset management principles has seen an improvement in the condition of the Unclassified Network from its peak at 24% in 2015 to 11% in March 2025. (Lower being better).
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