Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 102500
Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 7 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance her Department has issued to local authorities on when resurfacing should be prioritised over pothole filling.
Answer
Simon LightwoodLocal highway authorities have a duty under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 to maintain the public highway network in their area. The Act does not set out specific standards for maintenance, as it is for each individual local highway authority to asse...
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