I know that for many residents road maintenance and repairs is a big local priority so I'm pleased to see Government announce this £500m fund to improve the state of local roads, which is the second installment of a £2.5bn Pothole Fund.
Good to hear that the County Council have successfully progressed to the next phase of the Government's Rural Mobility Fund, which means we can now submit a detailed business case for improvements to local bus services in the County, including across Mansfield and the surrounding area.
£3m investment for new road infrastructure in the Lindhurst Development, to help us accelerate the project and create jobs and opportunities for local businesses. The money comes from Government's Getting Building Fund, via D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership.
A week or so ago my local colleagues Mark Fletcher MP, Mark Spencer and I wrote to East Midlands Railway about the Robin Hood line to reconfirm our commitment to getting this project delivered.
Mark Spencer and I have written to East Midlands trains urging them to back the Robin Hood Line extension ahead of the submission of a detailed business case this summer.
The Government has announced a multi-billion investment in our roads and railways, helping to support our economic recovery and level-up infrastructure across the country.
I'm pleased to welcome Government plans to invest £500 million in restoring previously lost rail lines and I've pledged to make the case for new rail services in Mansfield with the Transport Secretary.
Earlier this week, I spoke to ITV Central about HS2 and leaked documents suggesting that a big review doesn't have any clear answers. It seems to recommend a six month delay and further investigation.
