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House of Commons · General Debate

Roadworks (Regulation)

04 November 2024 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Mark Francois Con Rayleigh and Wickford

Transport

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At a glance

Mark Francois raised concerns about roadworks (regulation) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Mr Francois moved a Bill to regulate roadworks, seeking to give local highways authorities stronger powers to control permits and mandate deconfliction of roadworks.
  • Essex county had over 77,000 street and roadworks during the 2021-22 financial year, making it the most dug up county in Britain.
  • No specific asks of the government, commitments made, or minister's response were recorded.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Mark Francois Con Rayleigh and Wickford

Mr Francois moved a Bill to make provision about the regulation of roadworks, aiming to tackle overrunning roadworks by giving local highways authorities stronger powers to control permits, mandating highway authorities to take all practicable steps to deconflict roadworks in their areas, and increasing fines for overrunning roadworks. He highlighted that Essex county had over 77,000 street and roadworks during the 2021-22 financial year, making it the most dug up county in Britain.

Other contributors (1)
  • Mark Francois Con Rayleigh and Wickford

    Mr Francois emphasised that his Bill would give local highways authorities stronger powers to refuse permits on grounds of unacceptable disruption, mandate highway authorities to take all practicable steps to deconflict roadworks in their areas, increase fines for overrunning roadworks up to 10% of annual corporate turnover, and suggested the wider application of lane rental as a solution.

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