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Legislate for the repair of potholes within a time frame in the UK.

Submitted by Poly Hajipieris on Monday 19th January 2026

Published on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Current status: Open

Open until: Thursday 17th September 2026

Current Signatures: 126
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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2023 ~ Council ~ Damaged ~ Duty ~ Face ~ FRAME ~ Fuel ~ Fuel Duty ~ fund ~ growth ~ local ~ MOTS ~ Potholes ~ Priority ~ progress ~ rings ~ ROADS ~ society ~ sustainability ~ system ~ Tax ~ Wellbeing

Petition Action

Legislate for the repair of potholes within a time frame in the UK.

Petition Details

Set legislation for National Highways and local councils to repair and make safe every pothole found on roads, dual carriageways and motorways, within a specific time frame. This should link to a transparent public national reporting system to track progress and accountability.

Additional Information

We pay significant taxes for road use and fuel duty. In 2023–24, the Government raised £32 billion from road-related taxes. Motorists also maintain roadworthy vehicles via MOTs yet face extra damage costs from poorly maintained roads. We believe it is time for road maintenance to become a national priority for the public’s wellbeing. Funding needs to be ring-fenced so that we have a well-maintained road network to reflect the UK’s commitment to a more sustainable society that supports economic growth.


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