Warwickshire ranks second in highways satisfaction survey

Residents are satisfied with Warwickshire's highways according to a recent survey.

ROADS and highways across Warwickshire are in good hands according to a national survey.

The latest National Highways and Transport Public Satisfaction Survey ranks the county second out of 29 peer authorities for highway maintenance – an improvement of two places from the previous year, where it ranked fourth.

Highway maintenance covers a range of key areas, including condition of pavements, road surfaces and signs, provision and maintenance of street lighting, speed and quality of road and streetlight repairs, maintenance of highway verges, trees, and shrubs, cold weather gritting and snow clearance, and keeping drains clear and functional.

The NHT survey gathers public opinion on local roads and transport networks, helping authorities like WCC to assess satisfaction levels and identify areas for improvement.

The survey was conducted by Ipsos MORI, with 3,300 randomly selected households across Warwickshire receiving questionnaires. A total of 696 residents responded.

WCC’s highways spokesperson Coun Jan Matecki said: “We are pleased with the findings of this year’s NHT survey, which reflect a strong level of satisfaction among our residents with our efforts to enhance Warwickshire’s roads. It is particularly encouraging to see positive feedback on highway maintenance, an area where we have made significant improvements.

“I want to extend my sincere gratitude to our dedicated highways teams and contractors, whose hard work has contributed to these results. We are committed to ensuring that Warwickshire’s road network meets the highest standards for our residents and those who travel through the county. The survey results serve as a valuable tool in guiding our future planning and priorities.”