Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 110221

Roads: Ribble Valley

Tabled: 2 February 2026
Answered: 10 February 2026

Question

Maya Ellis

LabourRibble Valley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what powers other than additional funding she has to ensure Lancashire County Council fills potholes in Ribble Valley in a timely and thorough way.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
In addition to providing funding, the Department uses a range of non-financial levers to drive improvement. These include requiring local highway authorities to publish annual highway maintenance transparency reports and to demonstrate compliance with bes...

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