Written question asked by Mike Martin (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 10 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 March 2025 (named day). It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Thursday, 13 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Cycleways: Repairs and Maintenance
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which body has responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the cycle path between Pembury Hospital and Tonbridge.
- Answer
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Local highway authorities have a duty under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 to maintain the highways network in their area, including cycle paths. Kent County Council is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the non-motorised user route that runs from Pembury Hospital to Vauxhall Lane, Tonbridge.
This Government takes the condition of our country’s roads very seriously and is committed to supporting local authorities in maintaining and renewing the local highway network and tackling the maintenance backlog. The Government has already announced a funding uplift of £500 million for the 2025/26 financial year compared to 2024/25, with Kent County Council receiving an additional £14.2 million for highway maintenance.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 36938
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Repairs and maintenance Cycleways Tonbridge
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