What we spend to maintain the highway network and where the funding is coming from
Spending on highways maintenance
| Maintenance category | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 (projected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total spend on highways maintenance | £42,109,777 | £50,873,205 | £52,995,156.50 |
| Carriageways | £16,036,237 | £22,776,629 | £23,265,489 |
| Footways | £2,051,343 | £2,078,078 | £2,089,922 |
| Structures (for example bridges or tunnels) | £3,471,408 | £3,311,180 | £4,920,778 |
| Drainage | £2,852,843 | £3,324,434 | £3,362,901 |
| Street lighting | £2,032,436 | £2,947,898 | £2,012,697 |
| Other assets | £15,665,510 | £16,434,985 | £17,343,369.50 |
Where our funding for highways maintenance comes from
| Funding source | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 (projected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funding received through the Department for Transport / UK Government | £21,989,564 | £30,938,446 | £33,207,513.50 |
| Additional highways maintenance funding provided by the council or third parties | £20,120,213 | £19,934,759 | £19,787,643 |
| Total | £42,109,777 | £50,873,205 | £52,995,156.50 |
