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Local Highways Maintenance Transparency Report - Summary


Looking after Cornwall's roads

Cornwall Council is responsible for maintaining Cornwall's roads, bridges, drains and street lights.

Our aim is to keep the network safe and in good condition, helping people travel around Cornwall safely and reliably every day.

Why we share these reports

Each year we publish a report about our roads online. It is called the Transparency Report.

The report shows:

  • where money has been spent

  • what work has been done

  • how roads and pavements are looking

  • what work we plan to do next

  • how we are trying to stop roads getting worse

  • how we check that we are doing a good job

The Department for Transport asks councils across England to publish this information.

Our reports

2026/27 Report

This report explains how we look after Cornwall's roads and other highway services.

It includes:

  • a summary report with the main information

  • a detailed report with extra facts and figures

2026/27 Report (coming soon)

2025/26 Report

This report explains how we spent money on road maintenance and what work was carried out during 2025/26.

Local Highways Maintenance Transparency Report - 2025/26

Fixing roads before they fail

It is often better and cheaper to fix roads early rather than wait until they are badly damaged.

This helps us:

  • reduce potholes

  • make roads last longer

  • spend money wisely

  • keep people moving

  • reduce disruption

Our aim is to keep Cornwall's roads safe and in good condition for everyone.

Tell us about a problem

If you spot a problem on a road or pavement please use our Report It page.

You can also find out about our roadworks and planned maintenance on our planned highway maintenance pages.

For more information abut road maintenance funding, visit the DfT webpages.

Need help?

Most issues can be resolved online, it's the quickest and most convenient way to get help.

Use our contact us form