Are local counties playing politics?

I've been to Chester and Wrexham today. Both have roads with so many potholes that make the counties look like they are in Romania. Is it because we have an election coming up? I think they are both run non labour authorities. Or is is just end of year issues.

Money is going to be in very short supply for local authorities from next year no matter who gets in. The markets will make us conform. Greece is having big issues. Spain, Italy, Ireland and us are next.