They have spent millions on external contracts19:13, 11 Jul 2026A Welsh council has come under fire for the amount of money it spends on external contractors for road repairs. Between 2022 and 2025, Vale of Glamorgan Council spent more than £7m on external contracts for road maintenance and repairs, a Freedom of Information request has shown.‌In 2024 the local authority spent £2,257,390 on these contracts. Vale of Glamorgan Conservative group leader, Cllr George Carroll said it was questionable whether relying on contractors provides better value for money.‌A Plaid Cymru councillor, Cllr Chris Franks said the council has “failed to properly maintain the road network” for years. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here‌The full breakdown of the amount spent on e