Norfolk Roads to Benefit from Multi-Year Government Funding Boost

Millions of pounds in extra funding will be available to maintain Norfolk’s roads, including tackling potholes, following confirmation from the government of multi-year allocations for 2025/26 to 2029/30.

Norfolk County Council will see its highways maintenance budget rise from £56 million in 2025/26 to over £83 million by 2029/30, a £27 million increase over the five-year period. The funding can be used for essential works, such as pothole repairs and resurfacing, helping to prevent new road defects from appearing.

The council welcomed the multi-year settlement, which provides greater certainty for planning and delivering long-term improvements. Graham Plant, Norfolk County Council’s cabinet member for highways, infrastructure, and transport, said:

“This is fantastic news for Norfolk. Securing multi-year funding for both highways maintenance and bus services gives us the certainty we need to plan ahead and deliver improvements that will make a real difference for residents and businesses.”

The announcement follows the £7.3 billion for local roads outlined in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget. The multi-year approach marks a departure from previous single-year allocations, allowing better alignment of funding streams for transport projects across the county.

Funding for bus services has also been confirmed through 2029/30, providing more than £15 million annually for bus operations and infrastructure improvements.

Norwich North Labour MP Alice Macdonald welcomed the boost, saying:

“Potholes are a big concern for people across Norwich and Norfolk, so I welcome this extra cash. Labour promised to fix an extra million potholes a year, and this record funding shows we’re serious about delivering it.”

Edmund King, AA president, added:

“Potholes are the number one transport concern for drivers and continue to blight too many roads, so this funding should help smooth out the road ahead.”

Norfolk County Council maintains the majority of the county’s 6,000 miles of roads, while the A47 and A11 remain under the responsibility of National Highways.