Rejected petition: FIX OUR ROADS
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The UK Government and Parliament must stop using quick fixes and instead provide long-term funding so local councils can plan ahead. They should create a permanent fund specifically for road maintenance and set strict legal time limits for how fast potholes must be repaired once they are reported.
Fixing the UK's roads is essential for both safety and the economy in 2026 as the national repair backlog has hit a massive £16.8 billion. Deteriorating surfaces cause nearly £30 billion in annual economic losses because 89% of all freight moves by road and delays increase costs for everyone. By investing in proper maintenance instead of cheap temporary patches the government can protect lives and save taxpayer money in the long run.
Why was this petition rejected?
There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Fix Our Roads: National Plan on Dangerous Potholes Now
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/739014We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.