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Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Monday, 8 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Roads: South Holland and the Deepings

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps she has taken to help improve road safety in South Holland and the Deepings constituency.

Answer

On 7 January 2026 we published our new Road Safety Strategy, setting out our vision for a safer future on our roads for all. This aims to improve road safety at a national level, with benefits seen across the country, including South Holland and the Deepings.

South Holland and the Deepings sits within the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority, which will receive a consolidated Mayoral Transport Fund of £606,913,184 from 2026/2027 to 2029/2030. This funding can be used to improve local transport outcomes such as road safety, active travel and highways maintenance.

The Road Safety Strategy sets an ambitious target to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on British roads by 65%, and 70% for children under 16, by 2035. These targets and delivery of the Strategy will be supported and monitored by a new Road Safety Board, which I chair.

Road safety is a shared responsibility, and this strategy reflects that. It considers action needed by government, local authorities, industry, emergency services and communities to tackle the causes of collisions and save lives, making our roads safer for everyone.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7372
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Roads Safety South Holland and the Deepings
Link
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