Conservative Parliamentary Candidate Stuart Anderson has welcomed £998,000 to improve the condition of roads in Wolverhampton as part of National Pothole Day, a national campaign to highlight the state of the UK's roads.
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, announced at the Budget that a £420 million fund will be created to tackle potholes and other roadworks. City of Wolverhampton Council will receive £998,000 to repair potholes, keep local bridges and structures open and safe, and help with other highways works that may be needed.
The Budget also announced the biggest ever single cash injection to improve England’s roads, meaning that people can get to and from home and work quicker, boosting the local economy and improving air quality.
Commenting, Stuart Anderson said: ‘With today (Wednesday 15 January) being National Pothole Day, I am delighted that City of Wolverhampton Council will be receiving this funding boost to improve roads, helping hardworking people in Wolverhampton South West.
‘This additional new funding represents a significant boost in road maintenance and is on top of £950 million we are already providing to councils across the country this year for local highways maintenance.’