Council state "2000 potholes are being addressed each week"

Derbyshire County Council have announced a record £60 million investment in maintaining and repairing roads and pavements across the county during the 2025/26 financial year. 

The funding, delivered through the authority’s highways capital programme, is supported by Government funding and the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). 

The council report that the investment is being used for a range of long-term maintenance work aimed at extending the lifespan of the county’s road network. This includes preventative treatments such as micro-asphalt, surface dressing and slurry sealing, as well as full road resurfacing schemes. 

In addition to routine maintenance, the programme also covers major road safety improvements, repairs to landslip-affected areas, and upgrades to bridges and drainage systems. 

Alongside planned works, the council says up to 34 repair teams are currently operating across Derbyshire as part of its reactive maintenance service. These teams are responsible for carrying out rapid repairs, including fixing potholes, with the authority reporting that up to 2,000 potholes are being addressed each week. 

Despite the increased level of investment and activity, the council says challenges remain, particularly following periods of wet and cold weather which have contributed to further road damage. 

To help improve long-term performance, a road repair action group has been established to explore new approaches to maintenance and identify additional funding opportunities to support improvements across the network. 

A spokesperson said the continued investment demonstrates a commitment to improving road conditions across Derbyshire, while acknowledging that further work is needed to meet public expectations.