Of course we all know this isn't how capital funding works but it was a nice little wheeze by the last government. The road in question here should have been repaired about 15 years ago. Small unitary authorities lack the resources to manage highway networks effectively.

It's a load of shite - provided by UK government

HM Government We should have paid for this years ago, but we are now because of an election. As little as we can get away with for the maximum credit.