The Council has now published a report which shows the scale of cuts to highways maintenance services.

Because it is a 2 year programme some promised resurfacing works will not be carried out until 2013/14. Cherry Lane in Dringhouses, Hempland Lane, St Oswald’s Rd and Peckitt St are some of the roads that will see the work postponed while the budget for Tranby Ave has been reduced from £150,000 to £100,000.

Meanwhile the money available safety works such as anti-skid surface and fencing has been cut by £20,000 and by £10,000 for cycle path maintenance. A total of £100,000 less will be spent on winter maintenance and £146,000 less on gulley cleaning and other drainage works.

Cllr Ann Reid, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Communities and Neighbourhood said “We are now beginning to see the effect of Labour’s budget decisions and residents can expect to see a deterioration in roads and footpaths as maintenance budgets are reduced. Residents often tell us that the condition of footpaths and roads is a top priority for them but unfortunately Labour’s budget decisions will mean less money is spent on this basic service.”