Councillor Patrick Harley, leader of the Conservatives on Dudley Council, has welcomed the new funding commitment from the Conservative Government to improve the condition of roads across the country.

The funding has been announced by Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, as part of a £200 million investment, including £50 million that will be provided directly to councils to tackle potholes and flood resilience, as well as £151 million to reward examples of councils’ best practice – helping councils to invest in innovative technology that will improve the conditions of our roads.
 
This funding has been allocated to councils across the country, including in Dudley, and is part of the £6.6 billion the government is providing in the six years to 2021 to improve the state of roads across the UK. Councillor Harley said:
 
“This new funding to tackle potholes and improve the condition of our roads is great news for businesses and people in and around the borough of Dudley who rely on local roads to get to work and to visit friends and family.
 
“The Conservative Party is focused on improving transport infrastructure across the country, boosting the local economy and helping hardworking people in the borough.”