Road And Transport Invest 5 Million GBP To Improve Lancashire"s Roads
It has been revealed this year how County Hall paid out an astonishing 500,000 GBP in compensation for damage, road traffic accidents and injuries caused by potholes over the last five years.
The Integrated Transport Block, which funds projects costing less that 5 million pounds such as road safety schemes, bus priority schemes and cycling projects is increasing from 8.
2m in 2011/12 to 12.
3m in 2014/15.
The cash increase will delight frustrated motorists fed up with the traffic jams and crumbling state of Lancashire's roads.
Earlier this year Lancashire County Council admitted it would never be able to fix all it's crumbling roads and pavements because it would cost £153 million pounds - around £100 pounds per every person throughout the county.
Tim Ashton, Cabinet member for highways and transport, welcomed the investment, which is on top of the planned Heysham M6 link road.
He said: "I recognise how important it is to invest in our roads as they're essential to the functioning of our economy and to people's everyday lives - shops and manufactures need to receive and deliver good on time and people need them to get to work, school, visit friends and family.
I've demonstrated that road maintenance is a genuine priority for the county council by investing £5m from our own reserves this year on top of the funding provided by the government which has allowed us to carry out more resurfacing schemes than in previous years".
Many people who have been involved in a road traffic accident due to someone else's negligence, or through no fault of their own should seek the legal advice and guidance from a personal injury solicitor.
There are many reputable personal injury solicitors out there, including PHC Law Ltd, who award 100% compensation if your claim is won, acting on a 'No win, No fee' basis.
Win or lose, you will not have to pay a penny, there are no legal fees or hidden costs involved.
A respectable personal injury firm will recover the maximum compensation that you deserve and in addition, recover any financial loss or medical expenses for you.
The Integrated Transport Block, which funds projects costing less that 5 million pounds such as road safety schemes, bus priority schemes and cycling projects is increasing from 8.
2m in 2011/12 to 12.
3m in 2014/15.
The cash increase will delight frustrated motorists fed up with the traffic jams and crumbling state of Lancashire's roads.
Earlier this year Lancashire County Council admitted it would never be able to fix all it's crumbling roads and pavements because it would cost £153 million pounds - around £100 pounds per every person throughout the county.
Tim Ashton, Cabinet member for highways and transport, welcomed the investment, which is on top of the planned Heysham M6 link road.
He said: "I recognise how important it is to invest in our roads as they're essential to the functioning of our economy and to people's everyday lives - shops and manufactures need to receive and deliver good on time and people need them to get to work, school, visit friends and family.
I've demonstrated that road maintenance is a genuine priority for the county council by investing £5m from our own reserves this year on top of the funding provided by the government which has allowed us to carry out more resurfacing schemes than in previous years".
Many people who have been involved in a road traffic accident due to someone else's negligence, or through no fault of their own should seek the legal advice and guidance from a personal injury solicitor.
There are many reputable personal injury solicitors out there, including PHC Law Ltd, who award 100% compensation if your claim is won, acting on a 'No win, No fee' basis.
Win or lose, you will not have to pay a penny, there are no legal fees or hidden costs involved.
A respectable personal injury firm will recover the maximum compensation that you deserve and in addition, recover any financial loss or medical expenses for you.
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