Drivers in Hazel Grove Constituency are set to benefit from nearly £300 Million of Government funding to repair the region's roads.
Paul Athans has welcomed £296,466,000 of funding from the Conservative Government over the next eleven years in Greater Manchester Combined Authority, meaning thousands of people across Hazel Grove Constituency will enjoy smoother, safer, and faster road journeys.
Paul Athans, the Conservative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the Hazel Grove Constituency said:
“People across Hazel Grove Constituency rely on our roads to go about their daily lives. I recently had a flat tyre which I believe was caused by one of the many pot holes across our constituency, so I know the inconvenience potholes can cause.
“I really welcome this redirection of funding to local highway authorities. With Greater Manchester set to receive £296,466,000 in total, we will work to ensure our constituency receives its fair share.
“This funding will greatly improve the day-to-day lives of our residents – ensuring shorter, faster and smoother 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 Greater Manchester Combined Authority, local highway authorities will receive £4,438,000 this financial year, followed by a further £4,438,000 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.
This announcement is only possible due to the long-term decision the Conservative Government has taken to redirect every penny of savings from HS2 in transport projects across the country – benefitting more people in more places, more quickly.
Commenting, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 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.”
