Lancaster MP raises concerns with Prime Minister over state of roads
Lancaster & Wyre MP Cat Smith has raised concerns with the Prime Minister over the state of Lancashire’s roads, highlighting growing concern from residents about persistent potholes despite significant government funding.
Speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Ms Smith welcomed the nearly £47m allocated by the Government to Lancashire County Council for highways maintenance and pothole repairs.
However, she warned that many constituents still feel the condition of local roads remains unacceptable.
Ms Smith said that residents across Lancashire “feel like they are driving on the surface of the moon,” questioning whether the Reform-led county council is making effective use of the funding provided.
In response, the Prime Minister expressed sympathy with residents across Lancashire and criticised Reform-led councils more widely, pointing to what he described as a pattern of failure in areas under their control.
He highlighted cuts to social care in Kent, council tax increases in Worcestershire despite promises to lower taxes, and ongoing instability in Staffordshire, which has seen multiple leadership changes in less than a year.
Ms Smith said: “Lancashire has been given nearly £47m to fix our roads, yet too many people are still dealing with dangerous and frustrating potholes every day.
“Residents rightly want to know where this money has gone. They deserve roads that are safe and fit for purpose.
“What we are seeing in Lancashire reflects a wider pattern, Reform councils across the country are failing to deliver, whether that’s on roads, social care, or keeping their promises on tax.
“Lancashire deserves better, and I will continue to hold the county council to account on behalf of my constituents.”