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...