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Repairs to Whitebarns Lane in Furneux Pelham
P003047 - 26 February 2025 to 13 March 2025
Presentations: 2
Presenters: 1
Housing
At a Glance
This petition concerning repairs to whitebarns lane in furneux pelham was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses the dangerous disrepair of Whitebarns Lane in Furneux Pelham, which is the sole access for residents in social housing, leading to falls and injuries among vulnerable groups like the disabled and elderly.
Action Requested
The House of Commons urges the Government to work with Hertfordshire County Council to ensure that a portion of the £1.6bn increased funding for pothole repairs is used to repair Whitebarns Lane, and to mandate that all future developments have substantive access to the main highway.
Key Facts
- Whitebarns Lane has been in a state of dangerous disrepair for many years.
- Hertfordshire County Council does not own or maintain the lane.
- £1.6bn funding is available for pothole repairs.
- The Government will allocate £35.6 million to Hertfordshire County Council for highway maintenance in 2025-26, an increase of £9.3 million from the previous financial year.
- The Highways Act 1980 provides provisions for urgent repair and adoption of unadopted roads by local authorities.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
13 March 2025
Chris Hinchliff
Lab
North East Hertfordshire
Presented
26 February 2025
Chris Hinchliff
Lab
North East Hertfordshire
I rise to present this petition on behalf of the residents of Furneux Pelham in my constituency, where Whitebarns Lane has been left in a state of disrepair for years, despite being the only access road for many social housing tenants and others in the village. Hertfordshire county council has refused to adequately maintain this road, forcing residents, including schoolchildren, the elderly and the disabled, to endure unsafe conditions.
The petition states:
“The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to work with Hertfordshire County Council to ensure that a proportion of the £1.6bn in increased funding for pothole repairs is used to repair and maintain Whitebarns Lane.”
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