Robert Largan MP has welcomed £176,114,000 of funding from the Conservative Government over the next eleven years in Derbyshire, meaning thousands of people across the High Peak will enjoy smoother, safer, and faster road journeys.

The funding follows the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement at Conservative Party Conference that the £36 billion that would have been spent extending HS2 would now be spent on long-term transport improvements that will deliver better, faster journeys for far more people.

New plans allow the Conservative Government to invest £8.3 billion, enough to resurface over 5,000 miles of roads across the country, saving motorists up to £440 on vehicle repairs and creating smoother, safer and easier journeys for all.

Across Derbyshire, local highway authorities will receive £3,014,000 this financial year, followed by a further £3,014,000 for 2024-25, as part of a long-term funding plan through to 2034.

This is one of the key cornerstones of Network North to improve every day journeys. This funding comes on top of the local transport, road and rail budgets allocated at the last Spending Review and in addition to what local authorities were already expecting for the next decade.

Commenting, Robert Largan MP said:

People across the High Peak rely on our roads to go about their daily lives, and I know the inconvenience potholes can cause.

That is why I welcome the Government’s decision to provide Derbyshire County Council with £176million of funding for local roads.

This funding will greatly improve the day-to-day lives of my constituents – ensuring shorter, faster and smoother journeys.

Commenting, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP said:

For too long politicians have shied away from taking the right long-term decisions to make life easier for hardworking families - tackling the scourge of potholes being a prime example.

Well-maintained road surfaces could save drivers up to £440 each in expensive vehicle repairs, helping motorists keep more of the cash in their pocket.

This unprecedented £8.3 billion investment will pave the road for better and safer journeys for millions of people across the country and put an end to the blight of nuisance potholes.