ADEPT's comment on forthcoming transport cuts
Mike Ashworth, Chair of ADEPT’s Transport Board said: “Obviously we need to see the details, but we urge the DfT to protect the agreed maintenance block which is essential to keep our traffic moving and our businesses operating. Any reduction in capital funding, coming on top of cuts already made, would have a severe impact on Local Authorities’ ability to deliver the Highways Asset Management plans - these are essential to maintain our Highways and reduce spending in the longer term. “Given that the Minister Andrew Jones stated to ADEPT members last week that 'buses are the backbone of