Conservatives accuse Somerset Lib Dems of increased road safety defects and potholes since taking office in 2022.
Conservatives accuse Somerset Liberal Democrats of road issue neglect since taking over in 2022, with a 472.8% increase in outstanding safety defects and potholes (5,944 in May 2024 vs 1,038 in May 2022). Lib Dems claim to have repaired more potholes than the Conservatives and focus on complete surface treatments, not temporary patching. They received £5M for highway maintenance and £7M for road resurfacing since 2022.
June 19, 2024
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