Catherine Atkinson

Catherine Atkinson

Labour — Derby North

Speaking in the House of Commons on 22 January 2026

Debate

Transport Connectivity: Midlands and North Wales

Contribution

According to the RAC, Derbyshire has the worst potholes in the country. East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward has announced £121 million for road maintenance, which is a 60% uplift on last year’s funding. But with Reform in control of the county council, the number of potholes in Derbyshire is still absolutely abysmal. With both our mayor and our Government giving the funding that is needed, how can we ensure that local authorities such as Reform-led Derbyshire county council actually get on and fill our potholes?

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