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The document, which details pothole data, road conditions and useful maintenance information, has been produced so that residents can see how North Somerset Council spends the money it receives on local roads and in order to unlock an extra £500,000 in maintenance funding from the Department of Transport (DfT).
The DfT transparency report details how North Somerset Council ensures value for money from their highway contracts, is working to reduce the council’s carbon footprint and through contractors are investing in the local community with apprenticeships and school visits for budding engineers.
The 18-page document, which can be viewed here offers a range of information and statistics including:
- The condition of A, B, C and U roads in North Somerset
- The number of potholes to be filled in 2025/26 and how that compares with previous years
- The amount spent on proactive and reactive road maintenance
- Case studies explaining how the Council is using new technology and communication methods to aid efficiency
- Community learning and social value initiatives that are being provided through the council’s highway contracts.
Cllr Hannah Young, North Somerset Council’s cabinet member for highways said the report provided an informative summary of the work that had been done over the last five years to maintain the road network and detailed the council’s aspirations for the future.
“We’re absolutely clear that the condition of our roads and pavements is a matter of daily concern to residents and affects every road user. I’m pleased to see more money coming from government to tackle this issue and that North Somerset is more efficient than many councils in how we spend these funds.
"Locally, we have to make choices about the right balance between fixing potholes as they appear and investing in the resurfacing and other preventative measures that will strengthen roads for the future. This report provides the opportunity to find out more about how the council does this.
“It also explains how we are reducing our carbon footprint as the challenge of maintaining our roads and pavements increases with the additional damage caused by more extreme weather events.
I’m pleased it also shows that wherever possible we are supporting our local economy by working with local suppliers and contractors who also put back through local projects to support local young people and communities.
“I would like to thank everyone for their efforts in producing such an interesting report.”