Member

Under the traffic management permit scheme regulations, and statutory guidance, which was updated in 2023, highways authorities consult with stakeholders, assess impacts and impose conditions to manage disruption, including the loss of parking, particularly when developing a permit scheme. The code of practice for the co-ordination of street works also promotes early engagement and information-sharing before works begin. The amendment adds complexity without delivering meaningful benefit. It risks slowing the pace of EV infrastructure deployment and undermining the confidence of delivery partners, and I suggest that it is not in line with the sentiments expressed in the Committee today.