Pothole repairs
Councils are reviewing and negotiating contracts for pothole repairs, with Brent considering in-house options and Croydon planning new procurement.
Brent Council is considering bringing pothole repairs, which fix holes in road surfaces, in-house, following a discussion in July 2026 by the Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee. Councillors questioned the effectiveness and cost of the current contract, expressing concerns about the durability of the spray injection method used.
Croydon Council extended its highways maintenance contract with FM Conway in March 2026, which will now run until September 2027. This extension is contingent on negotiating improvements, particularly regarding cost savings and financial penalties for underperformance. A new procurement process for highways maintenance is planned to launch in autumn 2026.
In October 2025, Hounslow Highways was scheduled to provide an update on pothole repairs and road maintenance strategies at the Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum meeting. This presentation was to include an update on surface conditions and clarification on the local authority's responsibilities.
Key facts
- Brent Council is considering bringing pothole repairs in-house. Source
- Brent councillors questioned the durability of the spray injection method used for repairs. Source
- Croydon Council extended its highways contract with FM Conway until September 2027. Source
- Croydon's contract extension is contingent on negotiating improvements for cost savings. Source
- Croydon plans to launch a new procurement process in autumn 2026. Source
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