Cumberland Council repairs 32,541 potholes and plans £40m investment

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Cumberland Council repaired 32,541 potholes in 2025/26 and will invest £40 million in highways maintenance.

Cumberland Council repaired 32,541 potholes during 2025/26 and announced a £40 million investment in highways maintenance. The funding will be directed towards roads, bridges, drainage and cycleways.

The investment represents a significant commitment to road infrastructure across the council area. The scale of pothole repairs undertaken during the year indicates the extent of damage to local highways.

How it is being reported

• Cumberland Council repaired 32,541 potholes and plans £40m highways investmentNews & Star · 4 Oct, 05:00
• Cumberland Council repaired 32,541 potholes and plans £40m highways investmentWhitehaven News · 4 Oct, 05:00

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