A £26m Government investment to help repair and upgrade Warrington’s deteriorating road network has been welcomed by local Lib Dems.
It follows on from new data, which revealed Warrington Borough Council had received more than 230 claims from residents reporting pothole-related damage since 2022, reflecting mounting concerns over the condition of the borough’s roads.
Cllrs Sharon Harris and Matt Scott, the Lib Dem Shadow Transport Portfolio Holders, have called it a much-needed boost after years of frustration for residents.
Cllr Harris said, “Residents have been telling us for years that the condition of Warrington’s roads has become unacceptable, with uneven surfaces and long-delayed maintenance. This £26 million investment is welcome, but it must be the start of sustained and properly managed improvements rather than another short-term fix. We need long-term planning, not piecemeal patching. Every pound must be spent wisely, and residents deserve clear information about which roads will be repaired, when, and to what standard.
We are calling for:
• A publicly available list of priority repair sites with clear timelines
• Strict quality control, ensuring repairs are durable and contractors are held accountable
• Regular reporting to residents on progress and spending
• A long-term highways strategy that prevents future deterioration and avoids costly reactive repairs”
Cllr Matt Scott added, “This funding is an opportunity to restore confidence in how our roads are managed. Residents want safe, well-maintained streets, not patchwork repairs that fail within months. We will continue to hold the Labour administration to account to make sure this money delivers real, lasting improvements for our community.”
