Wiltshire Council Recognised by Department for Transport for Road Maintenance

Monday, 12 January 2026 14:22

Wiltshire Council has been recognised by the Department for Transport (DfT) for effectively fixing potholes and investing in preventative road maintenance.

In DfT’s latest assessment of local road maintenance performance, Wiltshire Council has been rated green. This means the council has been assessed as having good local road conditions, has provided additional investment into local highways maintenance, and has adopted best practice such as preventative maintenance and other innovative technologies.

The rating reflects the council’s commitment to maintaining high-quality road conditions, investing in local highways, and adopting best-practice approaches such as preventative maintenance and innovative technologies.

DfT has published an interactive map that shows how councils across the country are performing in tackling potholes and improving road resilience. Wiltshire Council’s green rating places it among the best-performing authorities in England.

The rating is backed up by the council’s own statistics, which show that in 2025, pothole reports to the council have fallen by 28% compared to 2024.

Cllr Martin Smith, Cabinet Member for Highways, said: “We are delighted to receive this recognition from the Department for Transport, as it illustrates just how the hard work of our teams is paying off.

“We have committed to creating well-maintained, safer roads in Our Wiltshire Plan, and it is a top priority for us.

“This rating reflects the hard work and investment we’ve put into preventative maintenance and innovative solutions. Pothole reports have fallen by 28% in the past year compared to 2024, and so we know our hard work is making a difference.

“However, we know there is so much more to do, particularly with the current adverse winter weather impacting our roads, and we will continue to build on this success to deliver the best possible road network for our residents and businesses, within our budget constraints.”

To report a pothole, people should go to: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/MyWilts

To find out more and see the map, people should go to: How well is your council fixing your roads? - GOV.UK