Local County Councillors are
responsible for deciding how a proportion of highways funding is
spent in their areas - this is known as the Highways Locality
Budget. Exactly how much funding is decided each year.
The Highways Locality Budgets
are primarily intended for highway maintenance including road
resurfacing, pavement repairs, drainage clearing but can also be
used to support traffic calming schemes, smaller projects and works
such as hedge trimming, sign cleaning and white line painting. The
total amount of funding is relatively modest in highways terms and
is likely to support fewer than ten projects per
Councillor.
At the Highways Liaison
Meetings County Councillors will be discussing highways plans and
issues with their District, Town and Parish counterparts. Residents
are also encouraged to get in touch with their County Councillors
if they have any ideas for highways improvements in their local
areas.