HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has called for assurances that Harlow gets its fair share of a £5.3m Government grant being given to Essex County Council to help pay for pothole repairs.
The grant, announced during last week’s Budget, is part of an additional £200m funding being allocated to highway authorities across England in the wake of damage caused to the roads during the severe winter weather.
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond said the funding, which was doubled by the Government, was possible because of Department of Transport budget savings for 2010-11.
Mr Halfon said: "I have already been in contact with Norman Hume [highways and transportation cabinet member at Essex County Council] to stress the importance that Harlow gets its fair share of the additional Government money."
He added: "All motorists will be well aware of stretches of road in and around Harlow where potholes remain unrepaired following the bad weather we had last December.
"I welcome the news that this additional funding has been made available and it is vital that the much-needed repairs to our roads are carried out as soon as possible."
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