The worst winter that we have encountered in over 30 years has long passed, however the damage to our roads has not.
As a North West MEP I have heard many concerns about some of the potholes that remain on our roads, many of which are a danger to motorists and pedestrians alike.
What concerns both myself and many of my constituents is that councils appear to be spending money on traffic projects such as new road layouts, while neglecting simple pothole repairs that could not only cause accidents and injuries but also damage to vehicles, that in turn could lead to claims against the very authorities that have failed to take the necessary action.
In an age where councils have refused to let festivals take place because of “health and safety” rules, it appears they clearly lack common sense when it concerns real “health and safety” matters. Paul Nuttall, UK Independence Party, North West MEP
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