Sutton's roads should soon be smoother thanks to a cash injection to fill in pot holes.

The Department for Transport has given Sutton Council £301,313 as part of a nationwide project to improve road conditions.

Jill Whitehead, chairwoman of the council's environment and neighbourhood committee, said: "The residents of Sutton have made it clear that the condition of roads and pavements is of paramount importance to them.

"Through this successful bid this we will be able to significantly improve our roads and pavements as well as allowing us to continue in our aim of fixing every single pot hole that is reported directly to the council, something we proudly achieved in 2013."

The council repaired all 1,957 potholes reported to it last year compared to just 701 completed repairs the year before.

Potholes are caused when moisture gets into cracks in the road. That moisture expands when it freezes opening the cracks and the resulting holes are further damaged as cars drive over them.

If you spot a pot hole, you can report it to the council by calling 0208 770 5000.