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LGA Environment spokesman Peter Box welcomes additional funding but says there is still a £12 billion backlog of repairs to clear.

"While this additional funding is a step in the right direction, the fact remains that there is a £12 billion backlog of road repairs which would already take councils more than a decade to clear. Current funding levels mean councils are only able to keep pace with patching up our roads and filling potholes rather than carrying out more cost-effective and long-term improvements.

"Long-term and consistent investment in local road maintenance is desperately needed to improve road conditions for motorists and cyclists."