Harrow ready for full pothole money

Following the government announced plan to ensure that its £500 million uplift for pothole and road resurfacing works is spent effectively, the Harrow council Labour group has reminded that in a bid to ensure accountability and delivery, this funding comes with expectations, like the council must publish annual progress reports, how many potholes they’ve filled and prove public confidence in their work.
Leader of the Labour Group, Cllr David Perry, welcomes this news that the funding set out by the government last year to tackle “the pothole crisis growing in Harrow” will be subject to strict conditions, ensuring accountability and delivery for the residents.
He demands that Harrow Council does all it can to sort out the local pothole “epidemic” – and secure additional support from the government.
Local authorities that comply will receive their full share of the £500m roads pot.
“Harrow Council is under pressure to deliver the vital repair and maintenance work or risk losing 25% of the £7.5 million uplift” Labour group warns.
Responding to how secure are the Harrow council’s arrangements to get the full amount of the pothole money, Cllr David Ashton, council cabinet finance executive, said “We are providing all the requisite information to get our share”.
“We are also investing £14million for each of the next three years, a hugely increased sum, reflecting the importance of decent roads and pavements” he added.