Labour accused of trying to 'rig' pothole ranking scheme in favour of its town halls by including 'barmy' Net Zero targets within score for receiving cash

Ministers last month announced councils who perform badly at fixing pock-marked local roads would have cash withheld in a bid to drive up the numbers being filled in.

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May 6, 2026 - 19:36
Labour accused of trying to 'rig' pothole ranking scheme in favour of its town halls by including 'barmy' Net Zero targets within score for receiving cash
Ministers last month announced councils who perform badly at fixing pock-marked local roads would have cash withheld in a bid to drive up the numbers being filled in.
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