Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 76199

Local Government: Powers

Tabled: 9 September 2025
Answered: 17 September 2025

Question

Mr Peter Bedford

ConservativeMid Leicestershire

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to extend the enforcement powers of local authorities in respect of (a) parking infringements and (b) obstructions to the

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh
The Government recognises the importance of effective enforcement in maintaining safe and accessible public highways. Local authorities have a range of powers to enforce parking regulations and address obstructions on the highway under existing legislatio...

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