Written questions

Roads: Birmingham

Commons · Question 17717 · Tabled 10 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 15 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Sir Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with Birmingham City Council on preventative maintenance regarding potholes.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 15 Jul 2026

It is the Council’s responsibility to manage its local highways including with respects to preventive maintenance and repairing potholes. However, the Government is committed to working with the Council to achieve a smooth transition away from its PFI ar...