Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 115593
Road Works: Utilities
Tabled: 24 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of county councils’ statutory powers to coordinate utility works during major transport infrastructure projects.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Department has recently strengthened the powers available to local highway authorities through the Street and Road Works (Charges and Penalties) (Amendments) (England) Regulations 2025. These measures are intended to support councils in coordinating u...
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