MP raises concerns over Cheshire roads

MP for Chester South and Eddisbury

raises urgent concerns over Cheshire's failing roads in Parliament

Aphra Brandreth, Member of Parliament for Chester South and Eddisbury, secured a House of Commons debate to raise serious concerns about the deteriorating condition of local roads, and the failure of local councils to act.

Ms Brandreth warned that residents across the county are facing dangerous conditions, long delays for repairs, and a reactive approach to filling potholes that wastes time and money. Ms Brandreth criticised both Cheshire West and Chester Council, and Cheshire East Council for poor planning, ineffective maintenance, and a lack of transparency over how highways funding is being allocated.

"Residents are rightly fed up. They don't want to see their council tax or Government grants wasted on crumbling repairs and short-term fixes. In rural areas, we see a pattern of piecemeal patch-ups on individual potholes rather than long-term, cost-effective repairs that offer real value for money," said Aphra Brandreth.

She added, "I'll continue to press both councils and national bodies to make sure our rural communities are no longer an afterthought. All road users deserve safe, reliable infrastructure."

Ms Brandreth also expressed disappointment at the Government's response to the debate.

"Ministers talk about funding in broad terms, but they fail to acknowledge what's actually happening on the ground. We need more than warm words. We need a real plan to fix our roads and hold local authorities to account."

Ms Brandreth is encouraging residents to continue reporting issues directly to the relevant council and to contact her to raise concerns.

"When constituents raise issues, I will always do what I can to follow up with council officials and shine a light on where urgent repairs are needed."

Residents can contact Aphra Brandreth MP by emailing aphra.brandreth.mp@parliament.uk or writing to Aphra Brandreth MP, House of Commons, SW1A 0AA.

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