Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has made a request to the Department for Transport to make temporary higher fines introduced last year a permanent fixture.
To mark National Pothole Day today, the AA revealed that it attended a daily average of 1,681 pothole call-outs last year - though this was 5 per cent down on 2024.
The AA has predicted that this year will see the busiest Christmas getaway on record, continuing an upwards trend since the relaxing of coronavirus travel restrictions.
Those heading to see loved ones or pick up last-minute gifts face clogged motorways - with the AA warning this year will be the busiest festive season getaway on record.
Edmund King, OBE, isn't just the president of the AA; he's the co-creator of the 'Road Miles' scheme - a fairer take on pay-per-mile. He gives his verdict on the Government's eVED plans.
Edmund King, director of the AA Charitable Trust, described the figures as 'a wake-up call' and declared it is 'time to resolve the litter problem once and for all'.