A proposed £70 million programme to improve roads, pavements, and transport infrastructure across the East Midlands is being reviewed by the Cabinet this month. The funding will be delivered through the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), with final confirmation from the government expected in April 2026.
The current proposal allocates around £48 million to begin design and planning, ensuring projects are ready once full funding is released. The programme covers resurfacing, drainage, street lighting, traffic management, bridges, cycle routes, and public transport improvements.
Local councillors will help identify residential streets most in need of resurfacing, supported by a £3 million fund. The plan also introduces ‘fence to fence’ working, combining resurfacing with drainage and safety upgrades to minimise disruption.
Road condition monitoring will be expanded, with inspections of rural and residential roads increasing from once every 5 years to once every 2 years, complementing existing safety checks.
A separate £7 million landslip prevention programme has been outlined for key sites, including Bakewell, Beeley, Barlow, Holloway, and Edale.
Detailed allocations include £9.3 million for general road maintenance, £7.3 million for resurfacing, £4.6 million for surface dressing, £2.5 million for drainage and flood management, and £2.6 million for bridges and retaining walls. Additional funds will target street lighting, cycle routes, and air quality projects, with a 5% contingency to cover unforeseen costs.
