Figures from Herts County Council show that spending on mending roads and pavements has fallen for each of the last three years.

In 2013-14 they spent £39.2 million mending the roads and footways across Hertfordshire but this year the figure has fallen to £30.1 million – a cut of 23%.

No wonder people complain that there are more and more pot holes, blocked drains and non working street lights.