Road Works: Utilities
Commons · Question 115593 · Tabled 24 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Martin Wrigley
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of county councils’ statutory powers to coordinate utility works during major transport infrastructure projects.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 3 Mar 2026
The Department has recently strengthened the powers available to local highway authorities through the Street and Road Works (Charges and Penalties) (Amendments) (England) Regulations 2025. These measures are intended to support councils in coordinating u...