Herts Liberal Democrats have generally welcomed the extra £100m from the Coalition Government to fix potholes but warn residents that this really is a drop in the ocean and won’t solve the problem.

Chris White, Leader of the Opposition, said: ‘This money is a help, but really it is just like cold tar filling a pothole. Underinvestment over the last few years, coupled with badly managed and costly contracts and 3 bad winters, means huge numbers of Hertfordshire’s roads are falling to pieces .

‘The money is the equivalent to £2 per person – so while welcome it won’t solve the problem especially if councils don’t change the way they fix the roads.’