Lib Dem councillors are pushing the Labour administration to spend now and save later to tackle lengthily delays in replacing damaged street signs across the city which will save taxpayers money in the future.
Currently, damaged street name plates often take 18-24 months to be replaced due to budget constraints.
However, by the time the City Council get round to repairing signs, many are not able to be fixed.
This means, the City Council will pay for full replacements instead of a simpler and cheaper repair.
To tackle this, Lib Dem councillors have proposed a £10k funding boost to allow for quicker repairs.
The funding which would be reallocated from the City Council’s Corporate Contingency as part of the 25/26 budget, aims to prevent further damage and avoids unnecessary spending on entirely new street signs.
Shadow Cabinet Member for Customer Experience and Highways, Councillor Paul Trendall, said:
“Street signs are vital for public safety, especially for emergency services who rely on clear and visible signage when locating residents in need. This additional funding will help tackle the issue and prevent further delays.”
Councillor Peter Cannon, Shadow Cabinet Member for Finance, added:
“With access to additional funding, the City Council can repair damaged signs more quickly, which prevents them from being beyond repair. This reduces the need for more costs later down the line when paying for full replacements.”
The City Council’s budget for 25/26 will be debated at Full Council tonight which will be live streamed on MKCC’s YouTube channel.
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