David Bick, the Reform leader of Norfolk County Council and cabinet member for financial responsibility, was accused of "pettiness" by his political opponents after he used his powers to axe the Highways Local Member Fund.

Norfolk County Council leader David Bick (Image: Reform UK)

Reform had said ditching that initiative meant almost £1m could be returned to the overall highways budget coffers for resurfacing and fixing potholes.

The fund, in place since 2017, allowed each of the council’s 84 members to allocate up to £11,000........

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