“"Our highways crews have made really good progress over recent months, and repairing 4,965 potholes in October alone shows just how much work is taking place across Staffordshire. As we move into winter, that work doesn’t stop. We will continue repairing potholes and dealing with defects on our roads, particularly where they present the greatest need. But winter brings different challenges. When storms, heavy rain or snow hit Staffordshire, our crews also need to be ready to respond and keep the county moving. That means residents may see the pace of pothole repairs change during periods of severe weather, but we remain absolutely committed to improving our roads and building on the progress our teams have already made. There is still a lot to do, but we are making progress and will continue doing everything we can to improve Staffordshire’s roads for residents."
Staffordshire Crews Repair Thousands of Potholes Ahead of Winter
Highways teams are working to maintain roads and prepare for winter weather challenges, with thousands of potholes already repaired.
By Aisha Mahmood
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Generic image of a pothole on a wet road surface.
Staffordshire County Council's highways crews are continuing to repair thousands of potholes across the county as they prepare for the challenges of winter weather.
Crews repaired 4,965 potholes during October, an increase compared to the same month last year. Since April, a total of 32,407 potholes have been repaired, moving the council closer to its target of 40,000 by the end of the financial year.
As winter approaches, highways teams will continue to inspect roads and carry out repairs, prioritising defects based on safety and need. However, winter weather brings additional demands, requiring crews to respond to severe weather and other urgent issues on the road network. This may affect the pace and type of repair work during periods of bad weather, especially when responding to winter storms and snow.
The council's highways improvement programme utilises a range of repair methods, including traditional repairs, screeding, and velocity patching, to tackle defects more efficiently.
Residents can report potholes and other highways problems via Staffordshire County Council’s Report It service.
Based on information from the official source: Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub (02/11/2026)
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