Call for council to review 'faded road markings'

There have been calls for a review of faded and missing road markings across Cornwall.

Markings are reportedly "almost invisible" in Berry Park, Saltash, with parking and the enforcement of rules becoming a challenge.

Cllr Keith Johnson, who represents Saltash Tamar for Reform UK, has tabled a motion at Tuesday's full Cornwall Council meeting, and will ask the authority to repaint markings at locations across the county which present "a clear road safety risk".

Cornwall Council said funding for yellow line renewal had been increased from £40,000 to £225,000, which demonstrated "a clear commitment" to addressing the problems.

Johnson said the current setup for how markings are repainted are "demonstrably ineffective and produce inconsistent outcomes".

Johnson added: "Most critically, Cornwall Council continues to compromise public safety, and so this motion seeks to address those failures systematically."

Matt Philips, head of infrastructure and resilience at Cornwall Council, said renewal of yellow line road markings remains "an important activity", but that it had taken "a lower priority" when balanced against highways safety measures, the Local Democracy Reporting Service reported.

"In the 2026/27 financial year, funding for yellow line renewal has increased significantly from £40,000 to £225,000, representing a substantial year-on-year uplift and a clear commitment to addressing the concerns raised," Philips added.

"Despite the increased investment, the estimated backlog for yellow lining remains approximately £2m."

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