The MP raised concerns about the chaotic roadworks in his constituency, affecting traffic flow and local businesses. He highlighted that three property developers—Barratt David Wilson, Countryside Properties, and Silver City Estates—were granted permission to dig up roads simultaneously last autumn, causing significant disruption. Despite initial agreements to mitigate impacts by separating works and lifting contraflows during peak hours, recent decisions allowed continuous work on primary routes for months with no breaks. This led to severe congestion and community frustration, prompting the MP to intervene repeatedly and seek commitments from developers. The MP also discussed a summit agreement to prevent such chaos in the future but noted breaches of this commitment. He emphasised the lack of oversight by Essex Highways and highlighted specific resident complaints about lost productivity, missed medical appointments, and educational disruptions. The MP called for better regulation and communication regarding roadworks and outlined his plans to introduce legislation aimed at improving the situation.