Derbyshire highways chief says current road repair funds are insufficient, despite new allocations to fix county roads.
Derbyshire highways chief says current road repair funds are insufficient, despite new allocations to fix county roads.
Derbyshire Council Needs More Funding For Road Repairs Highways Chief Says
Derbyshire will receive some of a £75m highway repair fund. They also get money from a £66m sustainable transport fund. This fund helps road repairs and improvements, as well as walking, cycling, and public transit projects.
Councilor Cupit said several councils share the £75m fund. Derbyshire, Derby, Nottinghamshire, and Nottingham City will receive funds. She claims Derbyshire gains the same amount yearly, specifically for highways.
Cupit stated this year’s grants are slightly less overall. The £75m is similar to yearly highway funding, however, the £66m is new due to the Combined Authority. Derbyshire pushed for highway use, with priorities like landslip fixes.
The goal is improved roads, something locals want. Cupit is happy with this success and they plan to use it next year, alongside other road work. She still thinks our roads need more investment.
Cupit previously called funding “smoke and mirrors.” She said prior money was mainly routine maintenance. Derbyshire’s share will be typical, maybe even less and ignores reduced funding from this past year.
Derbyshire will use its funds for road fixes; landslip prevention, especially on important routes, will happen. The £66m aids East Midlands road repairs, improving highways, walking, biking, and public transit. The £75m targets East Midlands road repairs for 2025/26.
Derby City gets funding for key efforts too, improving the A52 interchange. This will ease traffic and aid walking and biking. The £175m includes other East Midlands allocations: £21m goes to bus improvements, £12.86m aids general transport tweaks, and £7.27m improves walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure.
EMCCA said £88m is new funding, made possible because the East Midlands gained a mayor and established a combined county authority. About £19m more funding is under consideration too. The authority manages big regional project funding.
It covers A50 junction planning at South Derby Growth Zone. EMCCA funding also funds A614 work in Nottinghamshire. A study will explore expanding Nottingham’s transit system, which will support housing and job growth.
East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward said the funding is a giant step for the East Midlands transport. She is enthusiastic about the funding and said that they will invest to build a more connected future.
The funds will improve daily lives and make travel easier, safer, and more reliable by bus, bike, or foot. Road repairs receive funds and, by working with councils, they will spend wisely, improving transport, reducing congestion, and supporting greener travel.
This involves more than just infrastructure. It connects people to chances, such as jobs, skills, education, or local attractions. Their goal is a transport system that meets today’s needs, and they want to build a stronger East Midlands. This funding helps achieve that vision.
EMCCA handles public transport regionally. Council resources transfer there. The goal is to improve transport region-wide, making it easier to travel and reduce environmental impact.
Derbyshire will receive some of a £75m highway repair fund. They also get money from a £66m sustainable transport fund. This fund helps road repairs and improvements, as well as walking, cycling, and public transit projects.
Councilor Cupit said several councils share the £75m fund. Derbyshire, Derby, Nottinghamshire, and Nottingham City will receive funds. She claims Derbyshire gains the same amount yearly, specifically for highways.
Cupit stated this year’s grants are slightly less overall. The £75m is similar to yearly highway funding, however, the £66m is new due to the Combined Authority. Derbyshire pushed for highway use, with priorities like landslip fixes.
The goal is improved roads, something locals want. Cupit is happy with this success and they plan to use it next year, alongside other road work. She still thinks our roads need more investment.
Cupit previously called funding “smoke and mirrors.” She said prior money was mainly routine maintenance. Derbyshire’s share will be typical, maybe even less and ignores reduced funding from this past year.
Derbyshire will use its funds for road fixes; landslip prevention, especially on important routes, will happen. The £66m aids East Midlands road repairs, improving highways, walking, biking, and public transit. The £75m targets East Midlands road repairs for 2025/26.
Derby City gets funding for key efforts too, improving the A52 interchange. This will ease traffic and aid walking and biking. The £175m includes other East Midlands allocations: £21m goes to bus improvements, £12.86m aids general transport tweaks, and £7.27m improves walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure.
EMCCA said £88m is new funding, made possible because the East Midlands gained a mayor and established a combined county authority. About £19m more funding is under consideration too. The authority manages big regional project funding.
It covers A50 junction planning at South Derby Growth Zone. EMCCA funding also funds A614 work in Nottinghamshire. A study will explore expanding Nottingham’s transit system, which will support housing and job growth.
East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward said the funding is a giant step for the East Midlands transport. She is enthusiastic about the funding and said that they will invest to build a more connected future.
The funds will improve daily lives and make travel easier, safer, and more reliable by bus, bike, or foot. Road repairs receive funds and, by working with councils, they will spend wisely, improving transport, reducing congestion, and supporting greener travel.
This involves more than just infrastructure. It connects people to chances, such as jobs, skills, education, or local attractions. Their goal is a transport system that meets today’s needs, and they want to build a stronger East Midlands. This funding helps achieve that vision.
EMCCA handles public transport regionally. Council resources transfer there. The goal is to improve transport region-wide, making it easier to travel and reduce environmental impact.