Wiltshire pothole reports drop by nearly half
Council Leader Ian Thorn said the issue was one of the hot topics during the campaign period earlier this year
The number of potholes being reported in Wiltshire during the first six months of this year has fallen by half.
That's according to Wiltshire Council, which says its seen a 44% reduction in reports compared to the same period in 2024.
The improvement is put down to increased investment and the dedication of the authority's highways teams and contractors.
When he was elected as Council Leader in May, Cllr Ian Thorn said potholes was one of the top issues people told him about during the campaign period.
While he welcomed the improvements, he said there is still more to do.
He said: "We know that we have much more to do to improve Wiltshire's roads, but it is clear that our investment and the hard work of our teams is making a huge difference to Wiltshire's roads.
"Seeing pothole reports fall by 44% in the first half of the year compared to 2024 is a real success story for the council. We know how passionate our communities are about potholes, and we share that passion for getting them repaired.
"We also recognise that repairing the roads creates roadworks, which can be frustrating and disruptive. We'd ask residents to bear with us as our teams work to repair and resurface roads across Wiltshire.
"Every area of the county has seen more repairs and more resurfacing over the past year, and the results speak for themselves. We are committed to maintaining this momentum and improving Wiltshire's roads."
We can report potholes via the MyWilts app.