Councils hit by the extreme wet and windy winter are calling on the Government to create a highways maintenance emergency fund following the recent spate of heavy rain and flooding. Highway managers warn they face a £400m repair bill.
The Local Government Association said that with an existing £10.5 billion repair backlog for highways, the Government's Bellwin Scheme is not adequate funding to cover repairs caused by the severe weather, and local councils have been left with a "daunting trail of destruction."
Flood Recovery Minister Brandon Lewis said "the Government is now fully focused on helping those affected get back on their feet", adding that it was "providing over £3.4 billion in this Parliament and over £5.8 billion in the next for local highways maintenance."
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