Rochdale’s pothole-ridden roads will soon get the repairs they need, thanks to a new cash injection.

The town’s MP Paul Waugh says residents have ‘put up with deteriorating roads, delays and the cost of vehicle repairs’ for years, and hailed his Labour government’s multi-billion-pound boost for road maintenance – which aims to tackle this issue.

The Government has doubled the annual roads cash available to councils, part of a £7.3bn programme announced in the recent budget. Local authorities can use this funding to identify the roads most in need of repair. This is the biggest-ever national investment in basic road maintenance, according to Labour.

Rochdale will receive its share through the Greater Manchester Combined Authority allocation, which is part of the new, transparent national funding model. Mr Waugh said: “At the election, Labour promised to fix an extra million potholes a year — and this Budget delivers.

“For years, people in Rochdale have put up with deteriorating roads, delays and the cost of vehicle repairs. We’re finally putting our money where our mouth is. This investment means better journeys for residents, safer routes for cyclists and pedestrians, and real improvements for local businesses that rely on good transport links.

“It shows the difference a Labour government makes: practical action that people will feel every day. Well-maintained roads keep communities connected and the economy moving. By doubling road-repair funding and insisting on higher transparency from local authorities, the Government is making sure every pound is spent where it is needed most.”

Councils can expect to start using the new funding immediately, with further detailed local allocations set to be published in the coming weeks.