LIBERAL Democrats are urging road contractors Amey to keep performance levels high.

A debate regarding the condition of Gloucestershire roads and the contract with Amey will be discussed at a county council meeting next Wednesday, March 25, in the council chamber at Shire Hall.

Shadow cabinet member for Highways and Flood, Councillor Paul Hodgkinson will call for the highways contract with Amey to be closely monitored and for financial penalties to be imposed if performance targets are not consistently achieved in 2015/2016.