Commons Sense

House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Roadworks: Cheshire

21 May 2025 · 3 other contributors · 3,797 words

Opened by Tim Roca Lab Macclesfield

Responding minister: Lilian Greenwood

Transport

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At a glance

Tim Roca raised concerns about roadworks: cheshire in Westminster Hall. A government minister responded.

Key points

  • Concerns raised over unresolved roadworks on the B5470 in Rainow and A523 Mill House bridge in Adlington causing disruption and delays.
  • Lead MP asks for accountability, apology, and explanation from those responsible and questions whether compensation should be paid to affected drivers.
  • Minister acknowledges the impact of roadworks and urges better communication, noting an additional 5.54 million in highway maintenance funding for Cheshire East.

Key requests to Government

The lead MP asks for accountability, sincere apology, and explanation from those responsible. He also questions whether compensation should be paid to drivers experiencing delays.

How the debate unfolded

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

Opened the debate

Tim Roca Lab Macclesfield

Over the past year, routine journeys have turned into a daily ordeal due to unresolved roadworks. The specific cases highlighted are the closure of the B5470 in Rainow and traffic lights at A523 Mill House bridge in Adlington, causing significant disruption and delays for local residents.

Other contributors (3)
  • Jim Shannon DUP Strangford

    Suggests the possibility of working through night time hours for roadworks, highlighting successful examples from his constituency.

  • Jon Pearce Lab High Peak

    Agrees with the lead MP and highlights similar issues in his own constituency due to the closure of B5470, urging a resolution as soon as possible.

  • Leigh Ingham Lab Stafford

    Highlights similar issues in Staffordshire due to ongoing roadworks, emphasising the need for better communication from local authorities regarding safety and crossing provision.

Government Response

Lilian Greenwood

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport

Acknowledges the significant impact of roadworks on communities in Cheshire and neighbouring areas, stressing the need for coordinated efforts between councils and utility companies to minimise disruption. Urges improved communication with residents. The Government has provided £500 million extra funding for highway maintenance, increasing the total to nearly £1.6 billion this year. This includes Cheshire East receiving an additional £5.54 million in highway maintenance funding on top of nearly £15.485 million in baseline funding. The council will also receive more than £2 million from the integrated transport block and over £7.7 million through the local transport grant. Further actions, such as drainage surveys, ecology surveys, and geotechnical surveys are being undertaken to address road issues. Community engagement is critical for explaining survey work and repair plans to residents.

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