FOI Reveals Stark Inequality in Pothole Repairs Across Nuneaton
A Freedom of Information request has uncovered a deeply concerning picture of how road repair funding is being allocated across Warwickshire — with Nuneaton, Bedworth and North Warwickshire receiving significantly less investment than other parts of the county.
Despite Warwickshire County Council receiving an additional £7 million in Government funding for road maintenance, the number of potholes repaired in our area has actually fallen over the past year. Meanwhile, repairs have surged in other districts.
This data confirms what many residents have been telling me for months: our communities are not receiving a fair share of essential road investment.
What the FOI Revealed
The FOI shows:
Pothole repairs in Nuneaton, Bedworth and North Warwickshire fell by just under 2% between 2024–25 and 2025–26.
Over the same period, repairs increased by 75% in Warwick district and 38% across Warwickshire as a whole.
Permanent repairs in the north of the county dropped by more than a quarter.
When it comes to wider road maintenance, the picture is just as stark:
Of the £3.8 million spent on surface dressing across Warwickshire, only 4.3% was invested in Nuneaton — despite the constituency being home to around 105,000 people.
Nuneaton accounts for nearly 17% of Warwickshire’s population but received just 11% of the county’s £11.2 million resurfacing budget.
Of the £17.7 million spent on repair projects county‑wide, only 10.4% was spent within Nuneaton.
These figures raise serious questions about fairness, transparency, and the distribution of essential road maintenance funding.
Impact on Local Residents
I regularly hear from residents who have suffered damage to their vehicles because of potholes — with some facing repair bills of several hundred pounds. These are costs that many families simply cannot absorb.
Residents already feel they pay more and receive less. With Band D council tax levels in Nuneaton higher than in the south of the county, the FOI findings only deepen those concerns.
My Letter to Warwickshire County Council
Following the publication of this FOI, I have written to Councillor George Finch, Leader of Warwickshire County Council, asking for urgent clarification on:
Why the additional £7 million in funding has not benefited Nuneaton residents
Why permanent repairs have fallen so sharply in the north of the county
Whether the Council will review its “county‑wide, data‑led, needs‑based” approach
What steps will be taken to reimburse drivers whose vehicles have been damaged by potholes
I have requested a full and transparent response.
My Statement
“These FOI findings are frankly shocking. While other parts of Warwickshire have seen major increases in pothole repairs, Nuneaton and North Warwickshire have gone backwards.”
“Residents here already feel they pay more and receive less. This data reinforces those concerns and raises serious questions about how road funding is being allocated.”
“I regularly hear from residents who have had to pay hundreds of pounds to repair damage caused by potholes. They deserve answers, and they deserve fair investment in their roads.”
“The County Council must now explain how this disparity has been allowed to happen and what action it will take to put it right.”
Next Steps
I will continue to press Warwickshire County Council for answers and ensure that the concerns of residents in Nuneaton, Bedworth and North Warwickshire are heard loud and clear.
If you have been affected by pothole‑related damage, please get in touch with my office so we can support you.