Roads: Ribble Valley
Commons · Question 110221 · Tabled 2 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Maya Ellis
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
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 10 Feb 2026
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...