Worcestershire County Council has welcomed recent announcements that highways funding is set to rise over the next four years.
Under the latest Department for Transport (DfT) announcement, Worcestershire’s highways funding is expected to increase from £29.57m in 2025/26 to £44.02m by 2029/30, subject to the authority meeting national Incentive Fund conditions.
The Incentive Fund requires councils to publish annual transparency reports, with 50 per cent of the funding next year dependent on meeting those requirements.
The funding covers all aspects of the county’s highway network, including carriageways, footways, cycleways, bridges and street lighting.
The four-year settlement gives greater financial certainty compared with the previous one-year settlement for 2025/26.
Councillor Karl Perks, cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "I welcome the government’s announcements, which gives Worcestershire a clearer long-term view of highways funding and recognises the importance of maintaining and improving our transport network.
"These allocations will help us plan more effectively and continue to invest in essential works across our roads, footways, cycle routes and structures."
The council also received confirmation of continued funding under the Local Authority Bus Grant for the next three years.
This will support the delivery of the council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan, which aims to make bus services more frequent, reliable, and better integrated across the county.
Improvements to bus stops, ticketing, passenger information, and on-demand services—especially in rural areas—are also included in the plan.
Mr Perks said: "We are pleased to receive further funding to help us continue our work to improve bus services across the county.
"Making public transport more reliable and accessible remains an important priority for residents in Worcestershire."
Additional funding has also been confirmed by Active Travel England to support upgrades to walking, cycling, and wheeling infrastructure.
