Report by Duncan Williams for Pulman's Weekly News
Devon County Council has approved an extra £3 million to help repair potholes and deal with damage caused by a winter of severe weather across the county.
The funding was agreed by the authority’s Cabinet and will be used for highways reactive maintenance during the current financial year, as pressure on road repairs continues to grow.
Council figures show that pothole reports have surged following recent storms and prolonged winter conditions. In February 2026 alone, around 9,700 potholes were reported, representing a 90 per cent increase compared with the same month last year.
The council says the additional money will help crews respond more quickly to road damage, including potholes, winter-related deterioration and the effects of recent storms.
Recent weather events – including storms Goretti, Ingrid and Chandra – have placed additional strain on Devon’s vast road network, with repair teams also carrying out emergency work in coastal…
