What we spend on maintaining the highways
Our total spend on highways maintenance includes:
- £23,526,154 in 2024 to 2025
- £34,546,380 in 2025 to 2026
- £40,428,298 is projected to be spent in 2026 to 2027
| Highways infrastructure | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | Projected 2026 to 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roads | £15,850,293 | £22,535,482 | £23,947,994 |
| Pavements | £500,831 | £1,084,124 | £1,226,100 |
| Structures such as bridges or tunnels | £2,833,808 | £5,306,052 | £5,008,991 |
| Drainage | £901,243 | £1,985,938 | £1,500,000 |
| Street lighting | £1,275,775 | £476,637 | £476,000 |
| Other assets | £2,164,204 | £3,158,147 | £8,269,213 |
How we fund highway maintenance
| Funding source | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | Projected 2026 to 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funding received through the Department for Transport or UK Government | £19,320,144 | £31,561,757 | £36,672,999 |
| Additional highways maintenance funding provided by the council or third parties (if applicable) | £4,206,010 | £2,984,623 | £3,755,299 |
| Total | £23,526,154 | £34,546,380 | £40,428,298 |