In 2023, Worcestershire County Council significantly increased pothole repairs, but faced quality criticism, attributing the issues to rising traffic and extreme weather.

In 2023, Worcestershire County Council repaired over 16,000 potholes, a significant increase from the previous year. City councillor Lynn Denham criticized the quality of these fixes, urging residents to report issues via the council's website or customer service. The council acknowledges challenges from rising traffic and extreme weather while emphasizing their commitment to improving road conditions through enhanced information gathering and prioritization of repairs.