MP Alex Mayer gets behind National Pothole Day

Ms Mayer says logging a problem pothole makes sure the Council can be held to account for fixing it.

It is simple to do by visiting the website: www.fixmystreet.com.

Central Beds Council, which is responsible for repairs, is set to receive £9.6 million in government cash to help fix local roads this year. This is the largest settlement it has ever had. The Council can also choose to top up the funding from its own local resources.

That Labour Government investment will rise to £14.4 million by 2030 versus £7.6 million in the final year of the last Conservative government.

Ministers have rated the Council as “needing improvement” for road repairs. The Council has also been criticised for failing to provide complete pothole data for the past two years.

Alex Mayer MP, who this week hosted a parliamentary event on action to tackle potholes, said: “If you spot a hole, please report it. We shouldn’t just get used to unacceptable conditions. Local roads need fixing. With record levels of pothole funding from the Labour Government I hope the Council makes this a priority and shows real progress. It’s time to fill those holes.”

Pothole-related vehicle damage claims made to the Council rose by 180 per cent between 2021 and 2024. RAC figures show motorists in Bedfordshire pay an average of £590 to repair damage to their cars caused by potholes, with some facing bills of more than £1,000.

The AA says 96 per cent of drivers rank fixing potholes as their top priority.