Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 102151
Roads: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 7 January 2026
Question
Adam Jogee
Labour — Newcastle-under-Lyme
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what powers other than additional funding she has to ensure Staffordshire County Council fills potholes in Newcastle-under-Lyme in a timely and thorough way.
Answer
Simon LightwoodLocal highway authorities, such as Staffordshire County Council, have a duty under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 to maintain the highways network in their area. The Act does not set out specific standards of maintenance, as it is for each individual...
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