Issue

investment in highways, including pavements

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Bexley Council's Cabinet rejected a £30 million investment in highways, including pavements, in April 2026.

Bexley Council's Cabinet rejected a proposed £30 million investment in highways, including pavements, in April 2026. Councillor Cafer Munur, Cabinet Member for Place Shaping, criticised the decision, while Councillor David Leaf, Leader of the Council, stated that members had voted against the proposed investment, which also included funding for libraries. This decision impacts future financial allocation for the improvement and maintenance of roads and footpaths.

Key facts

  1. Bexley Council's Cabinet rejected £30 million investment in highways. Source
  2. The decision was made on April 9, 2026. Source
  3. The rejected investment included funding for pavements and libraries. Source
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