AS a Dutch native, 17-and-a-half years resident in Britain, I will never get used to the poor standards and planning chaos surrounding British roadworks.

It is down to both councils and contractors.

Half a year ago Amey re-paved the uneven M62 section between M60 and junction 11.

They never got it level, and wobbles are already reappearing.

Two years ago a Dutch contractor (BAM) overhauled the M1 Tinsley viaduct at Sheffield Meadowhall.

It is still as smooth as a snooker table.

For 25 years all Dutch main roads are paved with so-called ‘ZOAB’ – porous tarmac which prevents spray during rainfall.

It is the safest and widely available.

Yet the Highway Agency still does not use it, citing invalid technical excuses.

In Holland, town and city council cabinets are manned with professionals – cabinet members are employees vetted for skills education and competence by human resources.

In Holland, to be a council cabinet member, it is not enough to just win an election. Incumbents must have a career track record with relevant work experience.

In Britain, this unfortunately is not the case.

It is costing the country and the taxpayer.

Rather than accommodating 5,000 commuters, Warrington Borough Council should deter them.

Of course, folks queueing on the M62 at junction 11 is unsafe.

Yet all these people are driving on average two journeys of 15 miles per day on busy roads when they could be driving two journeys of two-and-a-half miles if they lived near their place of work in Birchwood.

Five thousand per day fewer commuters would considerably reduce congestion and accidents on the M62, A580 and A574 Warrington East and Culcheth.

It would save lots of fuel and reduce environmental pollution with thousands of tonnes per year.

Yet, the council still does not get it. In particular our town councillor Russ Bowden is not exactly a star at listening.

JAN WONING Birchwood