Richmond Council Transport and Air Quality Committee member
Richmond Council's Transport and Air Quality Committee heard a resident's concerns in November 2026 about the borough's road quality, described as among the worst in England.
In November 2026, a resident told Richmond Council's Transport and Air Quality Committee that the borough's roads are among the worst in England. The resident highlighted that the proportion of roads rated amber or red had increased from 35% to 41%, citing a government transparency report that rated Richmond's road quality as 'amber'.
The resident also referred to an analysis by The Times, which reportedly ranked Richmond as having the second-worst roads in England, behind only Derbyshire. Concerns were raised that the council's performance indicators lack specific targets for road quality, suggesting a need for reliable, up-to-date information for residents.
Key facts
- In November 2026, a resident told Richmond Council's Transport and Air Quality Committee that the share of roads rated amber or red rose from 35% to 41%. Source
- A government transparency report rated Richmond Council’s road quality as 'amber'. Source
- The Times analysis reportedly ranked Richmond as having the second-worst roads in England. Source
- Richmond Council's performance indicators do not have specific targets for road quality. Source
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