The Highways Agency said the condition of that part of the motorway did not meet the criteria of its emergency 24-hour repair programme.

BBC: Condition of M5 near Bridgwater raises concerns

The 40-acre site underwent a 12-week programme of drainage and repair work last year, but months of rain and snow has left it in a poor state, the council said.

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"The most pressing problem is that the mechanical and electrical systems are in a poor state of repair, which is why we have embarked on a five-year programme of aggressive maintenance to mitigate against the most serious equipment failures, " he said.

BBC: Urgent repairs to Parliament to cost ?69m, peers hear

The money for the churches has come from the repair grants for places of worship scheme, which will be replaced in June by the grants for places of worship programme.

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