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London Councils Slammed for Pothole Neglect, £7.3B Investment Announced

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander unveils £7.3 billion investment to improve UK roads, following a report highlighting London councils with the worst pothole management. Bromley, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton, Waltham Forest, and Wandsworth ranked lowest. However, Bexley, Hillingdon, and Hounslow earned top green ratings, alongside Transport for London. The new funding aims to cut repair costs, boost safety, and hold councils accountable through public scorecards.

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