Newton Abbot MP Anne Marie Morris was among the West country MPs specifically mentioned who had lobbied for more money for repairs.

Speaking after the budget, Ms Morris welcomed its help for the district.

She said: ‘I welcome the Budget the Chancellor has delivered.

‘It builds upon the stability he delivered in November last year and allows us to pursue the growth the country needs.   

‘For families fuel duty has been frozen, energy bills will benefit from the cap for a further three months, and there will 30 hours of free childcare for all under 5s.

‘For businesses, the government is incentivising investment, creating 12 new investment zones and fully expensing investment in IT equipment, plant, and machinery.   

‘I am particularly delighted that the Chancellor has listened to the concerns I have raised with him, and that Devon and our own community have secured some special wins.’

She said: 

Devon County Council will benefit from the £200 million pot to repair potholes. 

Teignmouth Arts Action Group (TAAG) community centre has secured £88,560 from the Community Ownership Fund. 

Over £60 million has been awarded to public swimming pool providers to help with immediate cost pressures and make facilities more energy efficient.  

She added: ‘This is a budget for growth.

‘Removing the obstacles that stop businesses investing, tackling labour shortages that stop businesses from recruiting, and breaking down the barriers that stop people from working.’

Public leisure centres and pools will share a £63m fund to help with costs.

Teignbridge is expected to benefit from the funding.

A spokesman for Teignbridge Council said: ‘Following the announcement in the budget that more funding would be available to help councils run their swimming pools, we have yet to receive the detail on the application process, but we will actively look at any opportunities that may be available to bid for.’ 

Also among Mr Hunt’s budget is more help for childcare and pensions, a 5p cut on fuel duty, extra support for the disabled to get into work, over 50s apprenticeships, support for small businesses and extending the energy price guarantee by keeping the crop at £2,500.