Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 17717

Roads: Birmingham

Tabled: 10 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

Sir Andrew Mitchell

ConservativeSutton Coldfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with Birmingham City Council on preventative maintenance regarding potholes.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
It is the Council’s responsibility to manage its local highways including with respects to preventive maintenance and repairing potholes. However, the Government is committed to working with the Council to achieve a smooth transition away from its PFI ar...

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