Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 36938

Cycleways: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 10 March 2025
Answered: 13 March 2025
Named Day

Question

Mike Martin

Liberal DemocratTunbridge Wells

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which body has responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the cycle path between Pembury Hospital and Tonbridge.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Local highway authorities have a duty under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 to maintain the highways network in their area, including cycle paths. Kent County Council is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the non-motorised user route that r...

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 36938) →