# UK council trials for sustainable pothole repairs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-council-trials-for-sustainable-pothole-repairs > Updated: 2026-09-28T15:59:11.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Local councils in the United Kingdom are testing various innovative strategies and sustainable materials to address road maintenance and pothole repairs. In Monmouthshire, the County Council is investing in new machinery and more durable repair materials suited for wet and cold weather, while also increasing staff for highway inspection. In Kent, Maidstone Borough Council has begun a small-scale trial using a repair material composed partly of recycled clothing to test its viability as a lower-carbon alternative to traditional resurfacing. Expanding on these sustainable efforts, Norfolk County Council is trialling a method called Roadmender. This technique uses an industrial-strength adhesive made from recycled tyres to treat cracks and potholes. This approach allows for preventative application without the need to break out existing road surfaces, aiming to extend road lifespan and reduce long-term maintenance costs. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Norfolk County Council trials recycled tyre material for pothole repairs Norfolk County Council is testing a new repair treatment called Roadmender, which uses recycled tyres to fix potholes and cracks without needing to break out existing road surfaces. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norfolk-county-council-trials-recycled-tyre-material-for-pothole-repairs ### 2026-09-25: UK councils trial new methods for pothole repairs UK councils are testing new approaches to pothole repairs, including Monmouthshire’s investment in durable materials and machinery, and Maidstone’s trial of recycled textile-based repair materials. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-councils-trial-new-methods-for-pothole-repairs --- Cite as: UK council trials for sustainable pothole repairs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uk-council-trials-for-sustainable-pothole-repairs