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Written question asked by Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 26 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Road Works: Utilities

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what consideration his department has given to reducing the 6-month grace period that utility companies have to undertake full repairs to paving in town centres.

Answer

Statutory guidance already makes clear that permanent reinstatements should be completed by utility companies as soon as reasonably practicable and that, where an interim reinstatement is used, it should normally be made permanent within six months.

The Department considers this period to be proportionate, balancing the need for timely, high‑quality permanent repairs with practical considerations such as the availability of appropriate materials and the safe coordination of works.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13597
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Utilities Repairs and maintenance Road works Urban areas
Link
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