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Council Notes:
 
1.   
That the condition of our streets, pavements and
roads consistently ranks among one of the top concerns raised by
local residents.
2.   
That this Labour led Council believes that well
maintained roads and pavements are not a luxury but a necessity,
enabling safer journeys for drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, bus
passengers; supporting local businesses, and preventing costly
future repairs for motorists and all transport users.
3.   
That the Council stands shoulder to shoulder with
all communities across the Borough, delivering the public
investment they deserve despite the tough financial conditions that
Councils are currently facing. By acting now, we will support our
high streets and local economies by providing reliable, well
maintained and high-quality roads and footways.
4.   
That in the 2025/2026 budget the Council doubled the
road resurfacing budget, investing £1.6 million to resurface
roads and pavements across wards in every part of the borough from
Eltham to Greenwich and Plumstead to Thamesmead.
5.   
That Dobell Road, Tunnel Avenue, Dumbreck Road,
Constitution Rise, Moordown, Earl Rise, Heverham Road, Grovebury
Road, Grangehill Road, Nithdale Road, Bentham Road, Timbercroft
Lane and Greenwich High Road have already re-surfaced this year
with Spekehill, Woodcroft, Larchwood Road, Perpins Road, Well Hall
Parade, Bassant Road, Heathfield Terrace and Bostall Manorway in
the pipeline for re-surfacing.
6.   
That this Council will be investing in
well-maintained roads and pavements so that every journey is safer
and smoother for all forms of transportation. 
 
Council Believes:
 
1.   
That every councillor should support this motion
that will transform local roads and pavements across the borough,
putting safety and quality maintenance at the heart of our
transport network, supporting growth and placemaking.
 
Council Resolves therefore to:
 
·       
Invest a total of £8 million over the next
five years on road and pavement
resurfacing.
·       
Invest in our
pavements to encourage pedestrianisation and have safe and high-quality
footpaths.
·       
Fill hundreds more
potholes, cutting emergency repairs and
keeping vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists safe.
·       
Embed proactive maintenance into our highway's
strategy to repair our roads in the most
cost-effective and efficient way possible.