Written questions

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...