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Local Highway Maintenance Transparency Report

Highways maintenance  transparency report 26/27

Cheshire West and Chester Council is committed to being open and transparent about how we manage and invest in our highway network. Our Local Highways Maintenance Transparency Report provides residents, businesses and road users with clear information about how we maintain roads, footways, bridges and other highway assets, helping to demonstrate the work being carried out to keep our network safe, resilient and fit for the future. The report also highlights our long-term approach to asset management, enabling us to plan ahead and make the best use of available resources for the benefit of our communities.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has introduced transparency reporting for all highway authorities in England to help local communities better understand how highway maintenance funding is being used and to provide greater visibility of the activities undertaken to improve local roads. The reports support accountability and encourage a proactive, long-term approach to maintaining the highway network. Publication of the report also forms part of the DfT's national highways maintenance funding and performance framework.

Please see the link below to access Cheshire West and Chester Council's 2026/27 Local Highways Maintenance Transparency Report.

Highways maintenance transparency report 25/26

This report outlines how we are using government funding to maintain and improve our road network, and how we are meeting national best practice standards. It is designed to give residents, businesses, and stakeholders a clear view of our investment in highways, the condition of our roads, and our plans for the year ahead. This report details:

  • spending on road maintenance over the past five years, including both capital and revenue funding
  • current road conditions, showing the percentage of roads in good, fair, and poor condition, and how this has changed over time
  • pothole repairs, including the number filled each year over the last five years
  • plans for 2025–2026, including resurfacing projects and how we’re balancing preventative maintenance with reactive repairs
  • coordination with utility companies, to minimise disruption from Streetworks
  • climate resilience measures, to ensure our roads can withstand changing weather patterns
  • innovation and efficiency, showcasing how we’re adopting best practices and new technologies

Supporting Our Road Workers

We recognise that increased roadworks may cause temporary inconvenience. We ask for your patience and understanding, and we’re committed to protecting the wellbeing of those working on our roads, who have unfortunately faced rising levels of abuse in recent years.