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Written question asked by David Evennett (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 April 2024. It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Roads: Bexley

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made an assessment of the impact of potholes on drivers in Bexley.

Answer

The Government has recently announced a £8.3 billion funding uplift for roads resurfacing across England between 2023/24 – 2033/34. As part of this it has provided the London Borough of Bexley Council with an additional £275,000 in 2023/24 and will provide a further £275,000 in 2024/25.

This money has been provided directly to the respective London Borough rather than via the Mayor of London. At a national level, the Department publishes statistics on gov.uk on the condition and maintenance of the highways in England.

Ultimately, however, under the 1980 Highway Act it is the responsibility of the local highway authority, in this case the London Borough of Bexley Council, to maintain and manage the highway network they are responsible for. In London, transport is a devolved matter, and the overall state of London’s roads is a matter for the Mayor.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23140
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Bexley Roads Repairs and maintenance
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk